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Train Sets 2007

The perfect gift to start a hobby of a life time

All the train sets listed below are boxed sets containing everything required to run your trains.  The sets include track, control system and rolling stock which varies depending on the set purchased.

Each set also contains a track mat requiring a space of six (6) foot by four (4) foot. The track mat should be glued to a piece of fibre board which is screwed to a timber frame. The track is then pinned to the top of the track mat in the positions marked.

Once the controls have been connected to the track you are now ready to run and enjoy the trains.

R1036 @ £80

Hornby's favourite class 0F locomotive presented here with an unofficial name, is allocated to marshalling freight as it might have been in the closing years of British steam with rollingstock appropriate to the period.

Included in this set is the 'Smokey Joe' locomotive, three wagons and a guards van together with power supply, controller, and an oval of track with a siding.

R1085 @ £40

This is the ideal starter set for the young enthusiast, containing an 0-4-0 locomotive, and wagons, together with a circle of track and a controller. This set can be extended later as the hobby develops.

R1023 @ £110

High speed trains running from as far as Aberdeen in the north to Penzance in the south west.

This set comes with a four car HST125 in Virgin Livery, one power and one dummy driving car plus two carriages. More centre carriages can be added at a later date to make the train even longer. The set also includes a power supply, controller, and an oval of track plus a point with a siding. 

R1080 @ £110

The privatatised rail network is the theme of this 'Hornby Virgin Trains HST125' set, featuring the Virgin livery as seen on 125mph High Speed Trains in the west of Britain and also the Hornby liveried Class 43, as first appeared on the national network in November 2005.

The track that comes with this set is the Starter Oval plus Track Pack A to provide a siding. The power and dummy car lights illuminate in the direction of travel.

R1013 @ £110

Nothing beats the performance of the Eurostar, purpose designed for super-fast passenger travel to Europe via the channel tunnel and this four car train set is a great example.

This set includes a four car train, power supply, controller, and an oval of track which includes two points which provides two sidings. 

 

R1048 @ £120

Based on the South Wales Pullman service that ran from Paddington to Swansea from 1955 to 1961, this set not only includes the excellently detailed Castle class 'Cadbury Castle' but four pullman cars which all helps to captivate the luxurious days of steam hauled Pullman trains.

The track is the standard oval plus two points and extra track providing two sidings, together with power supply, controller, and power clip. 

R1061 @ £90

This deceptively powerful Eddie Stobart locomotive is ideally suited to pull the various freight wagons included in this set. The lumber or timber truck has been loaded with recently cut trees which are being taken to the unloading bay further down the track.

The lumber wagon is slowly pulled alongside the unloading bay, a lever is then operated which tips the wagon body and the lumber rolls off into the wood bay. Once the lumber is unloaded the wagon body pivots onto the chassis ready to be taken back for another load.

This set also includes an oval of track with one point providing one siding, power supply, controller, and a trackmat.

 

R1039 @ £130

The LNER class A1 number 4472 and classic teak coaches in this set depict the Flying Scotsman as it ran non-stop from London to Edinburgh during the summer seasons of the 1930's. The prototype locomotive had a corridor link through the tender to the coaches to allow crews to change over without having to stop the train.

This set includes the distinctive 'Flying Scotsman' 4472 locomotive, four teak carriages, power supply, controller, and an oval of track which includes an extra two points and track to provide two sidings. 

R1057 @ £120.00

This fantastic special edition set features the LMS Princess Elizabeth Locomotive, with tender plus The Queen’s saloon car, The Duke of Edinburgh’s saloon car and a combined sleeper / brake coach.  This set contains the Starter Oval track plus extension Track Packs A and B, providing a layout with two sidings, but you can also add extra Track Packs when you are ready to enlarge the circuit.

R1069 @ £70.00

It can be argued that in the 1920s and 30s the British railways network was in its heyday. Small locomotives were used with some of the railway companies more mature rolling stock on small branch lines and because of their age and in some cases disheveled appearance, it is more than likely that at least one of these trains would have been nick named “Old Smoky”!

The track circuit can be extended to fit the Midi Mat included with the addition of Hornby Track and Accessory Packs

R1092 @ £90.00

The powerful Deltic locomotive included in this set can make easy work of pulling the 5 assorted pieces of rolling stock around the oval of track included with the set. A siding is also incorporated into the oval so that simple shunting manoeuvres can be performed by the enthusiastic operator.

The City Freight set harks back to the early days of diesel traction and certainly looks impressive as it moves around the track especially if the circuit is placed on the Midi TrakMat included with the set. Additional track and buildings can be added to the layout. An easy and ideal way of doing this is by using the Hornby Track and Accessory Packs.

R1093 @ £100.00

The Blue Pullman special tour trains commenced operation in January 2006 and fondly recall the Blue Pullman trains of the 1960s.This evolution of the Blue Pullmans, which are successfully operated by Hertfordshire Rail Tours and FM Rail now offer a variety of excursions to cities, towns and visitor locations around the British Isles, with the passengers enjoying their trip in superb comfort.

The Hornby Blue Pullman captures the luxurious style and charm of the full size train. The specially liveried Class 47 locomotive pulls a selection of the Blue Pullman’s coaches around an oval of track with siding which fits neatly onto the Hornby TrakMat included with the set. With the addition of Hornby Track and Accessory Packs the 6’ x 4’ TrakMat can soon become a model railway befitting such an elegant set

R1072 @ £120.00

The most famous locomotive and train in the World features in this high range Hornby train set. The striking LNER apple green liveried Class A1 “Flying Scotsman” helps to recreate those wonderful days of train travel in the 1930s when the two great rivals, London North Eastern Railway and the London, Midland and Scottish Railway vied for the lucrative passenger traffic between London and Scotland. 

Included with this set is the Hornby TrakMat which accommodates with ease the large oval of track and two sidings. The larger of the sidings which sits inside the oval can comfortably handle the full train when operations have finished for the day. By using additional Hornby Track and Accessory Packs a complete layout can be constructed on the 6’ x 4’ TrakMat

R1064 @ £140.00

The Mallard Express

Many named express trains were cancelled during the Second World War but after 1948 some of the more famous named services were gradually reinstated by the then new British Railway Board; however not all express train services were given names.

It was therefore quite common for enthusiasts of the time to give trains 'nicknames' which quite probably might have incorporated the class or name of the locomotive.

Being the holder of the World record for steam powered locomotives the 'Mallard' locomotive was invariably rostered to haul express trains from London, Kings Cross to the north of England or even further to Edinburgh, Waverly. In such instances, if the service was not named the train was given the title of 'The Mallard Express.

R1038 @ £225.00

Reduced to £200

The Venice Simplon Orient Express Train Set
Inspired by the luxurious rail experience which is the Venice-Simplon Orient Express, this beautifully presented and incredibly complete train set makes a perfect gift for those looking for a creative and rewarding pastime.

Not only does this set have a top-of-the-range locomotive but also three sensational Pullman cars which are complete with extensive detail and table lamps that actually light when the train is in motion. The substantial double track circuit is large enough to allow an additional train to be added at a later date to either the inner or outer oval and it is for this reason that the HM2000 twin controller has also been included so that two trains can be independently controlled while operating on the two seperate circuits. And when it comes to planning a larger layout, the Hornby Virtual Railway CD-Rom, also included, will help the user to do just that!

R1074 @ £225.00

Reduced to £200

The Master Cutler Set
Recreate the early days of British Railways with this stunning all inclusive train set. Marvel at the intricate detail on the scale model Class A3 'Prince Palatine' locomotive or gaze through the windows of the superbly modelled coaches and imagine those days when the 'Master Cutler' express powered its way south from Sheffield carrying business men to their meetings in London.

The abundance of track coupled with the inclusion of the HM2000 transformer/controller means that this set is the start of a complete model railway layout. Using the TrakMat included, this set can be gradually built up with the addition for further locomotives, rolling stock, track, buildings and scenic material all obtainable from the Hornby range. And to assist further development of the set, the Hornby Virtual Railway CD-Rom is also included.

Also available is an extension coach pack, containing BR Gresley coaches.

A really magnificent set for the keen collector and great value 

R9071 @ £50

This set contains 'Thomas' the tank engine, Annie and Clarabel coaches, power supply and controller; an oval of track and a Thomas trackmat.

R9072 @ £75

This set contains 'Percy' the saddle tank engine, four assorted circus vans, power supply and controller; an oval of track together with one siding, plus a trackmat.

R9073 @ £90

This set contains 'James' the red engine, two carriages, power supply and controller; an oval of track, and two points plus extra track to form sidings.

R9074 @ £100

This set is a twin set containing both Thomas & Bill trains. 

'Thomas' is pulling Annie and Clarabel while 'Bill' is pulling two wagons and a guards van. The set also includes a power supply, single train controller and an oval of track with two points and extra track for sidings.

Digital
Train Sets

All sets shown include and are controlled by the Hornby Select Digital Control System which enables you to control more than one locomotive on the same track independent of each other in both speed and direction.

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Mixed Goods

R1075 @ £130

You can really see the benefits of Digital Control once this set is assembled. Each of the two locomotives has a decoder factory fitted and are immediately ready for operation. Independent control is guaranteed for each loco even though they may both be on the same track. When the powerful diesel locomotive is coupled to the four wagons included with the set, the Class 08 diesel can then pull them round the circuit just stopping in front of the little 0-6-0 'Jinty'. The 'Jinty' can then be reversed carefully so that it couples to the front of the 08. Then by programming the engines to work in unison the double headed train can move off down the track. The set includes a new design Hornby TrakMat.

CONTENTS
BR 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter Class 08
BR 0-6-0T Class 3F 'Jinty'
Ore Wagon
6 Plank Wagon 'Wallace Spiers'
BR 12t Vent Van
RMC Tanker
Track: Starter Oval plus Extension Track Pack A (with point and buffer stop)
Hornby TrakMat
Hornby Select Digital Control Unit

GWR Goods &
Western Pullman


R1077 @ £225

 

The ultimate in train sets! A Castle Class locomotive, four Pullman cars, a Pannier tank plus wagons, add in the Hornby Digital Select Control Unit and you have more than a set, you have the makings of a really impressive model railway layout! The track configuration will allow the operator, using the Select digital unit, the ability to have the Pullman train running around the looped circuit while the 0-6-0 Pannier locomotive can be busy shunting the wagons around either of the two sidings. Or course, there can also be interaction between the two trains with the locomotives double heading and pulling all the Pullman cars and wagons in one long train. This set includes a new design Hornby TrakMat.

CONTENTS
GWR Castle Class 'Whittington Castle'
Four Pullman 1st Class Parlour Cars
GWR 0-6-0 Class 2721 Pannier Tank
Ore Wagon
6 Plank Wagon 'Wallace Spiers'
GWR 12ton Vent Van
Track: Starter Oval plus Extension Track Packs A & B (with two points and two buffer stops)
Hornby TrakMat
Hornby Select Digital Control Unit

Pendolino passenger 

train

R1076@£160

This stunning four car Pendolino set is representative of Virgin Trains' latest 'state of the art' passenger rolling stock. The new Hornby four car model is ready to use straight out of the box. The large oval with two sidings ensures that there is plenty of track for the Pendolino to show off its accurate tilting mechanism especially when the train travels at speed around the bends. Each drive unit has lights that illuminates in the direction of travel but can, using the Hornby Select Unit, be independently switched on or off even when the train is in motion! The set includes a new Hornby TrakMat.

CONTENTS
Virgin Trains Class 390 Power Car (motorised)
Virgin Trains Class 390 Power Car (non-motorised)
Standard Buffet Coach (non operating pantograph)
Standard Open Coach
Track: Oval of track with two sidings, two points and two buffer stops
Hornby TrakMat
Hornby Select Digital Control Unit