Train Set Year Details

1981 - Electric Starter Set

U.K.


Electric Starter Set

Train Set: Electric Starter Set (Overall Train Set page)
Category: Train Sets
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Model Information: The battery controller provides two speed control in forward and reverse. Desmond is an enthusiastic performer and will nip around the oval hauling the colourful train with real zest.
Sets Produced: * 17,600
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Year: 1981
Catalogue Number: R.776
Year Information: Contains Oval of 1st Radius Track, Level Crossing and Battery Controller.
Publication: Hornby Railways Ticket to ride - OO Gauge Catalogue 1981
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 27th Edition
Hornby Railways Ticket to ride - OO Gauge Catalogue 1981
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UK Price List: £17.95
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---

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Train Set Year Details (1)

YEAR CAT IMAGE
1981 R.776 1981
Electric Starter Set

Train Set Items (4)

MODEL NO. LIVERY
0-4-0 Saddle Tank Locomotive - Desmond
Released: 1981 1982 1983
7 Private Owner Steam Locomotive
Esso Tank Wagon None Private Owner Goods
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Released: 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982
None Private Owner Goods
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