Model Note

Info From Hornby Book Of Trains 1971

Type: Information
Author: David Shannon
Location: U.K.
Date: 8 Dec 2005

Note: Modelled on a Victorian Railways locomotive in Australia, this double-ended diesel was the first Tri-ang model in blue. Its striking colour and smart lining refuted the suggestions that - diesels are so dull. The model dates from 1958.

Info From Hornby Book Of Trains 1971

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