Model Details
Operating Helicopter Car
				
				
			
			Years Released: 
			
				   1982  
				
				   1983  
				
				   1984  
				
				   1985  
				
			 	(Model Year pages) 
			
				 	
Model released for 4 years.
				
		
Running Number: None
Category: Freight Rolling Stock
            
            
			
			
			Model Information: Not available separately in 1982 and 1983, available in the Task Force Action Set only. Available separately from 1984.
* 2,300 solo models produced and 4,800 in sets.
Models Produced: * 7,100
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1982 1983

1984 1985
			
			![]() 1982 1983 1984 1985  | 			
				
Livery: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 704 - September 2025
Previous: 728 - August 2025
Movement:
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			Model Year Details (4)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL | 
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | R.128 | 
                    	 Operating Helicopter Car  | 
                    
				
| 1983 | R.128 | 
                    	 Operating Helicopter Car  | 
                    
				
| 1984 | R.128 | 
                    	 Operating Helicopter Car  | 
                    
				
| 1985 | R.128 | 
                    	 Operating Helicopter Car  | 
                    
				
Train Sets Included In (1)
| YEARS | TRAIN SET | 
|---|---|
| 1982 1983 | Task Force Action Set | 
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION | 
|---|---|
| 1982 | The operation of a trackside switch launches the helicopter. | 
| 1983 | The operation of a trackside switch launches the helicopter. | 
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE | 
|---|---|
| 1984 | £7.69 | 
Catalogue Images (4)
			
			
			R.128  Operating Helicopter Car - 1982
			
			
			
			R.128  Operating Helicopter Car - 1983
			
			
			
			R.128  Operating Helicopter Car - 1984
			
			
			
			R.128  Operating Helicopter Car - 1985
			
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