Considered to be a great feat of engineering at the time she was launched in 1837, "The Great Western" designed by Brunnel, was used on regular Atlantic crossings between 1838 and 1846, marking 64 crossings in all. - Taken from the 1st edition catalogue (1962)
5th edition catalogue (1967), listed as The Great Western from "The Great Western".
13th edition catalogue (1976), listed as 'The Great Western' from The Great Western.
| Airfix Series (first appearance) | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rarity of early version | Rare |
| First Issued | 1957 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1st Edition (1962) | 1397 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2nd Edition (1963) | 1397 |
| Catalogue Ref - 3rd Edition (1964) | 1397 |
| Catalogue Ref - 4th Edition (1966) | 1397 |
| Catalogue Ref - 5th Edition (1967) | 161 |
| Catalogue Ref - 6th Edition (1968) | 161 |
| Catalogue Ref - 7th Edition (1969) | 161 |
| Catalogue Ref - 8th Edition (1970) | 161 |
| Catalogue Ref - 9th Edition (1971) | 161 |
| Catalogue Ref - 10th Edition (1973) | 01261-6 |
| Catalogue Ref - 11th Edition (1974) | 01261-6 |
| Catalogue Ref - 12th Edition (1975) | 01261-6 |
| Catalogue Ref - 13th Edition (1976) | 01261-6 |
| Catalogue Ref - 14th Edition (1977) | 01261-6 |
| Catalogue Ref - 15th Edition (1978) | 01261-6 |
| Catalogue Ref - 16th Edition (1979) | 01261-6 |
| Catalogue Ref - 17th Edition (1980) | 01261-6 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1982 Edition | 61261-8 |
| Artist on Box Type 3 | Roy Cross |
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