Train Set Year Details

1979 - B.R. Inter-City Set

U.K.


B.R. Inter-City Set

Train Set: B.R. Inter-City Set (Overall Train Set page)
Category: Train Sets
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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
Year: 1979
Catalogue Number: R.790
Year Information: Includes large oval of track, Rerailer-Uncoupler, Power Clip, Card Tunnel and Catalogue.
Publication: Hornby Railways OO Catalogue 1979 25th Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 25th Edition
Hornby Railways OO Catalogue 1979 25th Edition
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UK Price List: £29.45
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---

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Train Set Year Details (1)

YEAR CAT IMAGE
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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