Train Set Year Details

1976a - Southern Aurora Set (Aust)

Train Set: Southern Aurora Set (Aust) (Overall Train Set page)
Category: Train Sets

Model Information: Australian release. Powerful N.S.W.R. Diesel Locomotive hauls a three car express train.
Sets Produced: * 7,600
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond

Year: 1976a
Catalogue Number: R.560
Year Information: Set includes Oval of Track, with Power Clip, Uncoupling Ramp, Battery Power Module and Tunnel.
Publication: Hornby Railways Australian Railways 1976
Publication Type: Catalogue Insert
Publication Edition: ---

Hornby Railways Australian Railways 1976

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Model Ranking:
Current: 946 - September 2025
Previous: 388 - August 2025
Movement:

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Train Set Year Details (3)

YEAR	CAT	IMAGE
1974a	R.546	Southern Aurora Set (Aust)
1975a	R.567	Southern Aurora Set (Aust)
1976a	R.560	Southern Aurora Set (Aust)

Train Set Items (4)

MODEL	NO.	LIVERY
N.S.W.R. Diesel Locomotive (Aust) Released: 1974a 1975a 1976a	42202	N.S.W.R. Maroon
N.S.W.R. Passenger Car (Aust) Released: 1974a 1975a 1976a 1977a 1978a	None	N.S.W.R. Silver
N.S.W.R. Dining Car (Aust) Released: 1974a 1975a 1976a 1977a 1978a	None	N.S.W.R. Silver
N.S.W.R. Baggage Car (Aust) Released: 1974a 1975a 1976a 1977a 1978a	None	N.S.W.R. Silver

Train Set Photos & Notes (3)

DATE	TYPE	TITLE	AUTHOR
12 Dec 2006	Photo	Excellent 70s Set Photo	Charles Ward
11 Dec 2009	Photo	Southern Aurora N.S.W.R. Set	Ken Siegers
10 Dec 2011	Photo	Southern Aurora 74 1st Type	David Francis