info on tri-ang clockwork train set

[plummer30]

hi people spent all week looking for info on a tran set i found in the loft.
i have search and search internet to no avail.

tri-ang hornby
model railways
clockwork train set
THE LOCAL
HH/OO
made in england rovex scale models limited
RS.85
picture of a level crossing with a train and carage and a red and green car

any info please as its got my head done in look for this

 

[K9-70]

Sounds like your set RS85 was probably made around 1969, possibly for one of the leading catalogue companies, eg; Kays, Littlewoods, Grattens etc; or for the overseas market.
If the above is the case, then the set won't be listed in any of the Uk Triang Hornby catalogues.

Can you give a description of the contents of the set or post a photo or two to aid identification.

K9-70

 

[John Webb]

According to Pat Hammond's history of Triang, Volume 2 The Story of Rovex 1965-71, this set was limited to 1967, when around 24,800 were made.

 

[plummer30]

thanks chaps .any idea of the value john

 

[John Webb]

Sorry - no idea of value. Pat Hammond edits another publication "Ramsey's British Model Railway Trains Catalogue" which does have values in and is updated every couple of years - see:
http://www.mremag.com/hammond_publishing.htm

Regards,
John