Hornby have revealed new images for their upcoming newly tooled Railroad Class 800 Intercity Express Train in OO Gauge!
This all new version of the Class 800 (aka 'Azuma') represents incredible value for money and the ability to run this iconic modern multiple unit for a low price! Each train set comes complete with a 3-car unit, an oval of track & siding, DC controller and power adapter. Everything you need to get started! Aside from the train set you can also get separate power cars and centre cars too, to make up additional trains. The models will also be available in the exquisite GWR green livery.
The LNER Azuma train set is the perfect modern passenger train set, with the train itself a replica of the Class 800 train that was introduced to the East Coast mainline in 2019. These trains were designed and built using Japanese bullet train technology that offers a faster, smoother and quieter journey. The Class 800s are bi-mode powered, which means they run on electricity where the line is electrified or powered by a diesel engine where the line is not, making them versatile on the modern rail network.
The train is made up of a drive unit at each end - one is the power car, motorised to power the train, and both have directional lighting. At the forward end, the lighting is white, and it is red at the rear. Finally, there's a passenger coach in the middle. It also comes with an oval of track with a siding, a buffer stop and a controller with a mains power supply.
Pre-Order Now - LNER Azuma
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Product Features
Robust brand new Railroad Range tooling
Working directional lighting
Supplied as train sets or individual power cars/ centre coaches
Powerful 3 pole motor
Poseable pantograph
Digital & Sound capability - 21-pin socket (+ HM7000 sound capable)
Prototype Information
The Class 800 is a type of bi-modal multiple unit used in the United Kingdom, based on the Hitachi A-train design. The first units entered service with GWR on the Great Western Main Line (GWML) in October 2017, and entered service with LNER on the East Coast Main Line (ECML) in May 2019. These trains were assembled at the Hitachi Newton Aycliffe facility, alongside the related Class 801 & 802 units, from bodyshells shipped from the Kasado plant in Japan. The Class 800 is part of the UK Government's "Intercity Express Programme" which intends to partially replace Intercity 125 and Intercity 225 train sets in mainline usage. The Class 800s, being bi-modal, have more operational flexibility as they are capable of working on lines which have not been electrified.