Model Year Details
1973c - Transcontinental Pacific Locomotive
1542
Model: Transcontinental Pacific Locomotive (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 1542
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class G3
Designer: MLW (Montreal Locomotive Works)
Class Information: Tri-ang Railways Transcontinental large steam engine.
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Pacific
Model Information: * 1,000 solo models produced and 4,900 in sets.
Length - 11 3/4 inches.
Models Produced: * 5,900
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Company: T.R. - Transcontinental
Logo: T.R. Shield
Logo Years: ---
Livery: T.R. Various
Livery Details: Various liveries based on Canadian and Australian outline railways.
Company Information: Tri-ang Railways company name given to worldwide outline models.
Running Number: 1542
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class G3
Designer: MLW (Montreal Locomotive Works)
Class Information: Tri-ang Railways Transcontinental large steam engine.
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Pacific
Model Information: * 1,000 solo models produced and 4,900 in sets.
Length - 11 3/4 inches.
Models Produced: * 5,900
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Company: T.R. - Transcontinental
Logo: T.R. Shield
Logo Years: ---
Livery: T.R. Various
Livery Details: Various liveries based on Canadian and Australian outline railways.
Company Information: Tri-ang Railways company name given to worldwide outline models.
Year: 1973c
Catalogue Number: R.054
Year Information: Locomotive with smoke and exhaust steam sound.
Model Motor: ---
Publication: Hornby Railways Canadian Model Railways 1973 Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: ---
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: ---
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: $35.00
Model Ranking:
Current: 384 - September 2025
Previous: 449 - August 2025
Movement:
(+65)
Catalogue Number: R.054
Year Information: Locomotive with smoke and exhaust steam sound.
Model Motor: ---
Publication: Hornby Railways Canadian Model Railways 1973 Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: ---
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: ---
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: $35.00
Model Ranking:
Current: 384 - September 2025
Previous: 449 - August 2025
Movement:
(+65)
Model Year Details (5)
Train Sets Included In (3)
| YEARS | TRAIN SET |
|---|---|
| 1971c | Canadian Pacific Mixed Steam Freight Set (Canada) |
| 1971a 1972 1973a | Express Freighter Set (Aust) |
| 1973c | Pacific Steam Freight Set (Canada) |
Related Service Sheets (1)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 59 | Princess Locomotive Chassis - R.53, R.54, R.258 | April 1968 |
Related Articles (1)
| DATE | TITLE | AUTHOR |
|---|---|---|
| 15 April 2010 | Transcontinental Steam - A Locomotive with Global Appeal | John Faulkner |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
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