Model Year Details
1979 - Class 253 HST Power And Dummy Power Car
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253001
Running Number: 253001
Category: Train Packs
![Train Packs](category_images_small/pack.jpg)
Locomotive Class: Class 43
![Class 43](class_images/class253.jpg)
Designer: British Railways
Class Information: HST Class 253 train sets were introduced on the Western Region in 1975. Subsequent success of design has seen the trains used through-out the Britain and still in use today. A modified XPT design was exported to Australia in 1982. Previously known as Class 253/254. More...
Weight: 70 tons
Purpose: High Speed Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
![BO-BO](wheels/wheel_bobo.jpg)
Model Information: ---
Models Produced: * 178,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
![British Railways](logos/britishrail_modern.jpg)
Livery: B.R. Blue
![B.R. Blue](livery_images_small/br_blue.jpg)
Livery Details: Rail blue with yellow cab ends.
Company Information: British Railways came into existence in 1948 when the dominating four British railway companies amalgamated. Steam traction on British Railways ended in 1968 and the system was re-branded as British Rail.
Catalogue Number: R.069 - R.070
Year Information: Working headlights operate in the direction of travel.
Model Motor: Ringfield
Publication: Hornby Railways OO Catalogue 1979 25th Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 25th Edition
![Hornby Railways OO Catalogue 1979 25th Edition](publications_small/catalogue1979.jpg)
Logo & Box Design:
![](hornby_logos/hornby_logo_1978_small.jpg)
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UK Price List: £16.95
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 698 - December 2023
Previous: 318 - November 2023
Movement:
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Model Year Details (1)
YEAR | CAT | IMAGE |
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1979 | R.069 - R.070 |
![]() Class 253 HST Power And Dummy Power Car |
Train Sets Included In (1)
YEARS | TRAIN SET |
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1977 1978 1979 | B.R. High Speed Train Set |
Related Service Sheets (7)
NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
---|---|---|
106 | 4 Wheel Powered Bogies | June 1978 |
106 (Back) | 4 Wheel Powered Bogies - Back | June 1978 |
108 | HST Power Car - R.069 | June 1978 |
108 (Back) | HST Power Car - R.069 - Back | June 1978 |
HR1978 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Front) | 1978 |
HR1978 (Back) | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Back) | 1978 |
HR1978 C3 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Class 5) | 1978 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
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