To continue their celebrations of the Railway 200 Campaign in 2025, Hornby have just announced a new limited edition model of the LNER 'Azuma' multiple unit! 

This all new pack replicates set 801207 which was recently outshopped in this special Stockton & Darlington heritage livery! An additional coach pack is also available to extend your EMU to a realistic length.

These are to be produced in limited quantities so we highly recommend that you pre-order now to avoid disappointment! You can also explore other Hornby Railway 200 releases below.

Built from 2017 to 2020, The Class 801 units first entered service on 16 September 2019 with LNER, which were two five-car 801/1 units joined together to form a ten-car train. Shortly following after were nine 801/2 sets, the modern popular train branded as ‘Azuma’ alongside the Class 800. This Pack contains 5 of the 9 units that make up a Class 801/2 unit. The additional 4 coaches are available separately as part of coach pack R40350.

British Rail Class 802 AT300 trains are bi-mode multiple-unit passenger trains built by Hitachi for Great Western Railway, Hull Trains and TransPennine Express Trains. Based on the design of the Hitachi A-train, Class 802s are part of the Hitachi AT300 product family. Each train operating company has provided a distinguishing livery and brand, in the case of GWR, units are branded ‘IET’s or ‘Intercity Express Trains’. This Pack contains 5 of the 9 units that make up a Class 802/1 unit. The additional 4 coaches are available separately as part of coach pack R40351.

The British Rail Class 803 AT300 is a new type of electric multiple unit built by Japanese rolling stock manufacturer Hitachi, based upon the Hitachi A-train design. While sharing a bodyshell with the previous UK A-train variants, the Class 803 differs in that it has no diesel engines fitted.The 'Lumo' service commenced on the 25th October 2021 with two trains per day travelling from London to Edinburgh in each direction on normal weekdays, however it is scheduled to be increased to five per day during 2022. It is anticipated that the fastest service will complete the journey in 4 hours 3 minutes, although most will take a little over 4 hours 30 minutes.

These bi-mode multiple units are based on the Hitachi A-Train design with 13 five-car units introduced from June 2024 to replace Class 221s on services between London, Birmingham New Street and stations along the North Wales Coast Line. They also operate along the Blackpool North line. Their ability to switch seamlessly from electric to diesel power eliminates the need for long distance diesel operation along partly electrified routes. Owned by Rock Rail and leased to Avanti West Coast, the units are based on Oxley Depot, Wolverhampton.