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Hornby R1288M

LNER Azuma High Speed Train Set

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Prototype Era
Era 11 (2016 to 2026) The Last Days of Privatisation

Manufacturer description

The LNER Azuma train set is the perfect modern passenger train set, with the newly tooled 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.

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Model details

Prototype information

The Hornby LNER Azuma High Speed Train Set is a model train set from the 2025 Range. It is a DCC Ready model with a 21 pin socket, and features a painted finish. The train is designed for OO gauge models and has a 3 pole motor.

The model represents the Class 800 train, which was introduced to the East Coast mainline in 2019. This train features Japanese bullet train technology, offering a faster, smoother, and quieter journey. It is a bi-mode train, capable of running on electricity or a diesel engine, making it suitable for use on the modern rail network.

The train set consists of a drive unit at each end, with the forward unit being powered and featuring directional lighting with a white light. The rear unit also has directional lighting but with a red light. A passenger coach is included between the two units. The set also includes an oval of track, a siding, a buffer stop, and a controller with a mains power supply.

The model meets the minimum radius curve requirement of 2nd radius, with a length of 1,550mm. It has non-NEM pockets for coupling and does not have buffers. The livery is representative of the LNER operator and the designer is Hitachi Rail.