Train Set Details

B.R. Inter-City Set

U.K.

B.R. Inter-City Set

Years Released: 1979 (Train Set Year pages)
Set released for 1 year.

Train Set: B.R. Inter-City Set
Category: Train Sets
Train Sets
Model Information: Powerful English Electric Class 37 diesels can frequently be seen hauling the familiar rail blue & grey coaches of the BR Inter-City fleet. Consequently, this comprehensive set is the ideal starter for the budding modern image enthusiast.
Sets Produced: * 14,400
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
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1979

1979
Model Ranking:
Current: 1244 - July 2025
Previous: 3260 - June 2025
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Train Set Year Details (1)

YEAR CAT MODEL
1979 R.790 1979
B.R. Inter-City Set

Train Set Items (4)

MODEL NO. LIVERY
Class 37 (Type 3) Co-Co Locomotive
Released: 1977 1978 1979
37130 B.R. Blue
B.R. Mk.2 Second Class Open Coach (SO)
Released: 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983
M5232 B.R. Blue & Grey
B.R. Mk.2 Second Class Open Coach (SO)
Released: 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983
M5232 B.R. Blue & Grey
B.R. Mk.2 Brake Second Class Corridor Coach (BSK)
Released: 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983
M9439 B.R. Blue & Grey

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Train Set Catalogue Information

YEAR INFORMATION
1979 Includes large oval of track, Rerailer-Uncoupler, Power Clip, Card Tunnel and Catalogue.

Price List

YEAR UK PRICE
1979 £29.45

Catalogue Images (1)

R.790 - B.R. Inter-City Set - 1979
R.790 B.R. Inter-City Set - 1979


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