Model Details

Operating Helicopter Car

U.K.

Operating Helicopter Car

Years Released: 1982 1983 1984 1985 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 4 years.

Model: Operating Helicopter Car
Running Number: None
Category: Freight Rolling Stock
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
Company: Private Owner
Livery: ---

Model Ranking:
Current: 589 - July 2025
Previous: 534 - June 2025
Movement: (-55)

Model Year Details (4)

YEAR CAT MODEL
1982 R.128 1982
Operating Helicopter Car
1983 R.128 1983
Operating Helicopter Car
1984 R.128 1984
Operating Helicopter Car
1985 R.128 1985
Operating Helicopter Car

Train Sets Included In (1)

YEARS TRAIN SET
1982 1983 Task Force Action Set

Model Photos & Notes (0)

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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 - 1982

R.128 - Operating Helicopter Car - 1983
R.128 Operating Helicopter Car - 1983

R.128 - Operating Helicopter Car - 1984
R.128 Operating Helicopter Car - 1984

R.128 - Operating Helicopter Car - 1985
R.128 Operating Helicopter Car - 1985


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