Royal Mail travelling post office
Prototype
Vehicle type
Diagram 720
Operating company/organisation
British Rail & Royal Mail
Years of operation
- 1972
Model
Manufacturer
Jouef for Playcraft
Model/catalogue/item number
P454 operating coach and accessories set
P459 non-operating coach
Construction
Ready to run. "Operating Royal Mail Set comprising: operating Royal Mail coach; lineside pick-up and despatch unit; four mail bags; two half rails with trip-switches".
The depiction of the diagram 720 vehicle is largely correct. A blank section approximately 15mm long has been omitted from one end (the left end in the accompanying photo).
Price
Set: 21/9 (£1.09) (MAR68)
Availability
Produced in 1963
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