Train Set Year Details

1981 - 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: 1981
Catalogue Number: R.542
Year Information: Contains Oval of 2nd Radius Track, Level Crossing, Operating Mail Coach Accessories and Power 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: £63.95
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---

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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