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 drive cars; one powered and the other a non-powered drive car. Each drive car has directional lighting that illuminates white at the forward end and red at the rear. 

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.

Catalogue listing

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

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

Prototype information

Operator
BR
Designer
Brush

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