Hornby Tri-ang Railways Remembered: RS48 The Victorian Train Set
(Limited Edition 1000)
Product Code: R1284M
Production Details:
Tri-ang Railways was formed in 1953
when Rovex Industries was obtained by the Lines Bros.
New models from Tri-ang Railways occurred at an
astonishing rate until by 1960 their range boasted many
exciting train sets, locomotives, coaches, wagons,
buildings and track.
The excitement of the Tri-ang
Railways sets were superbly highlighted by
imaginative full colour graphics in the annual Tri-ang
Railways catalogue that not only depicted the trains
but where sets were concerned invariably placed them
in an action packed situation which just simply
inspired and excited those young eyes that eagerly
scanned the pages. The enigmatic images and the
dramatic set titles were enough for the catalogues
to be poured over for hours on end with hopes and
wishes that for Christmas or maybe a birthday the
train set which offered so much potential excitement
would be the present most wanted.
For some
the gift never arrived but memories of the endless
time spent turning the pages of the dog eared Tri-ang
Railways catalogue and the wishing and hoping never
left them. Once again those wonderful halcyon and
imaginative days can be relived with the
introduction of the Tri-ang Railways Remembered
Train Sets. Although the 'Lord of the Isles' had
previously been made available in much larger sets,
1963 saw the introduction of 'The Victorian' which
was a more traditional set and not only included the
'Lord of the Isles' locomotive, plus two clerestory
coaches but also a simple oval of track. The popular
set remained in the Triang Railways Set range for
two years although the majority were sold in the
first year. NB. This set does not include a wall
transformer or controller.
Tech Specs: Item
Length - Without Packaging (cm): 60, Item Scale:
1:76 Scale 00 Gauge, Finish: Painted, Colour: Green,
DCC Status: DCC Ready 8 pin socket, Operator:
Hornby, Designer: Hornby, Wheel Configuration:
4-2-2, Livery: Great Western Green/GWR Chocolate and
Cream, Minimum Curve (mm): Radius 1, Motor: 5 Pole
Skew wound.
