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Hornby R1294M

Branch Line Mixed Traffic - Train Set

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

Manufacturer description

This exciting electric train set brings the theme of a classic branch line to life, where goods and passengers travel to connect communities. With easy clip-together track, you can quickly build the oval layout with a siding and start playing straight away.

The set includes a motorised diesel locomotive, passenger coach, two open wagons, a mains-powered controller, a station building, platform and midi play mat to inspire hours of imaginative play. Best of all, the adventure can grow — add more track, trains and buildings to expand the railway and create even bigger journeys.

Perfect for railway fans with big imaginations.

Catalogue listing

Model details

Hornby Branch Line Mixed Traffic – Train Set (Manufacturer Part Number: R1294M) is an electric model railway set representing the British Rail Blue (TOPS) era. The range includes a motorised diesel locomotive, a passenger coach, two open wagons, a mains‑powered controller, a station building with platform and a midi play mat.

The set is supplied with clip‑together track that allows the user to assemble an oval layout with a siding quickly, providing an immediate layout for play. The components are designed to be combined with additional track, rolling stock and buildings, enabling expansion of the railway.

The product is aimed at railway enthusiasts and children with an interest in imaginative play, offering the possibility to recreate goods and passenger services on a classic branch line.