Train Set Year Details

1980 - Duchess Mail Train Set

U.K.


Duchess Mail Train Set

Train Set: Duchess Mail Train Set (Overall Train Set page)
Category: Train Sets
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Model Information: The glorious days of LMS Mail Trains from Holyhead and the North West to London are recaptured by the Duchess Of Abercorn and its train. The mail coach automatically collects and deposits mail bags from the lineside apparatus supplied with the set.
Sets Produced: * 11,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Year: 1980
Catalogue Number: R.542
Year Information: Set contents include Large oval of 2nd Radius Track with Rerailer, Operating Mail Coach Accessories, Level Crossing, Variable Controller, Power Clip, Card Tunnel and Catalogue.
Publication: Hornby Railways OO Scale Model Catalogue ...welcome to our world
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 26th Edition
Hornby Railways OO Scale Model Catalogue ...welcome to our world
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UK Price List: £57.50
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Model Ranking:
Current: 217 - December 2023
Previous: 207 - November 2023
Movement: (-10)

Train Set Year Details (2)

YEAR CAT IMAGE
1980 R.542 1980
Duchess Mail Train Set
1981 R.542 1981
Duchess Mail Train Set

Train Set Items (5)

MODEL NO. LIVERY
Coronation Class Locomotive - Duchess Of Abercorn
Released: 1980 1981 1982
6234 L.M.S. Crimson
L.M.S. Royal Mail Coach Set
Released: 1978 1979 1983 1984 1985
30250 L.M.S. Crimson
L.M.S. Composite Coach 3934 L.M.S. Crimson
L.M.S. Composite Coach 3934 L.M.S. Crimson
L.M.S. Brake Third Coach 5644 L.M.S. Crimson

Train Set Photos & Notes (1)

DATE TYPE TITLE AUTHOR
8 Nov 2005 Photo 1981 Train Sets Poster Picture Tim Seigers

1981 Train Sets Poster Picture

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