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Hornby R1289M

Hornby Railways B.R. High Speed Retro Train Set

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Prototype Era
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)

Manufacturer description

Embark on a nostalgic journey back to the 1970s and 1980s era of Hornby train sets with this British Rail High-Speed train set. Replicating the retro look of the famous Hornby R.685 train set, but with today’s quality and detail, this train set is the perfect toy to rekindle amazing childhood memories that can be shared with future generations.

The InterCity 125 High-Speed Trains were introduced by British Rail in 1976, operating 125mph services on the Great Western Main Line and the East Coast Main Line before being introduced to other lines as their use spread. Built at Crewe by BREL, the Class 43 are officially the fastest diesel trains in the world.

This train set comes complete with a pair of Class 43 diesel driving cars; one powered and the other a non-powered driving car. The power car has head lights that illuminate.

This set comes with one Mk3 passenger coach, an oval of track with a siding, a buffer stop and a controller with a mains power supply.

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Catalogue listing

Brand
Hornby
Range
2025 Range
Product Code
R1289M
GTIN
5063129044336
RRP
£169.99
Catalogue
2025 Range
Release date
2025

Model details

Buffers
No Buffers
Colour
Blue
Coupling
Wide Tension Lock
DCC status
DCC Ready 21 pin socket
Finish
Painted
Gauge
OO
Livery
Intercity
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm)
Motor
3 Pole
Name
W.P. Allen
Tooling date
2022
Running numbers
W43002+W43003, W42005

Prototype information

Operator
BR
Designer
Brush
Class
British Rail Class 43 "HST"
Motive power
Diesel
Built
August 1948
Total produced
197
Coach type
British Railways Mark 3
TOPS classification
(TSO) Trailer Standard Open

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The Hornby Railways B.R. High Speed Retro Train Set is a model railway train set that replicates the classic look of the 1970s and 1980s era of British Rail High-Speed trains. The set is part of Hornby's 2025 Range and features a pair of Class 43 diesel driving cars, one powered and one non-powered, with directional lighting. The driving cars are modelled in pristine condition with a blue and grey livery.

The train set also includes a Mark 3 passenger coach, an oval of track, a buffer stop, and a controller with a mains power supply. This model is DCC ready, with a 21-pin socket for easy electronic control. The minimum radius curve required for this set is 438mm, and it is designed for OO gauge models.

The Class 43 "HST" trains were built by British Railways at Crewe and were introduced in 1976, operating at speeds of up to 125mph on various main lines across the UK. The trains were built to provide high-speed services for passengers and were officially the fastest diesel trains in the world at the time.

This train set is a nostalgic tribute to the classic era of British Rail and is designed to be a fun and engaging model railway experience for both adults and children.

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