Tri-ang Transcontinental R8X Set

 

 

 

 

 

The Transcontinental R8X Set was introduced in 1954 and contained a TC Pacific Loco and Tender, Three TC freight cars, R114, R115 and R116. Standard track 12 curves and 6 straights. The "X" in the set number indicated the fact that a speed controller (R42) was included.

 

Photo courtesy of Dave Poynter