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Hornby R30561

RailRoad: GBR - Class 800 - Train Pack

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Prototype Era
Era 12 (2026 to 0) Great British Railways

Manufacturer description

Utilising the popular Railroad Class 800 tooling, we are thrilled to present a vision of the future: an Azuma in Great British Railways livery! Based on official documentation of what passenger trains will look like under GBR, this Class 800 train pack consisting of a driving car and dummy car makes for a striking addition to your train set or model railway!

Model Specification:

• Railroad specification Class 800 model
• Durable bodyshell
• Reliable motor for continued and long-lasting use
• Directional Lighting
• DCC Ready
• Matches individual passenger coaches R40570/R40571/R40572

Electronics:

• 21-pin DCC decoder socket compatible with HM7000 system
• Compatible with R7322 HM7000-21TXS Sound Decoder and speaker
• Space for HM7070 power bank for uninterrupted running

Livery:

• Great British Railways

History

During 2025, Hornby produced a special one-off model so that the Transport Secretary could unveil to the press the new GBR (Great British Railways) livery on a Class 800 bi-mode train ahead of services being operated by the new nationalised railway from 2026. 

The newly-decorated train is now part of the Hornby range, launched to coincide with the introduction of the real trains during the coming summer. The red, white and blue livery is styled on the ‘Union Jack’ flag, just as it will be on the full-size trains. 

This two-car train pack can be supplemented by individual coaches to create an authentic five-car train.

Catalogue listing

Model details

Hornby RailRoad GBR Class 800 Train Pack is an OO gauge model comprising a driving car and a dummy car. The pack is DCC ready with a 21‑pin socket and is supplied in the Great British Railways livery.

Technical details include a length of 682 mm, a minimum curve radius of 2nd radius (438 mm), fixed bar coupling, and a durable bodyshell. The model features a reliable motor, directional lighting and space for an HM7070 power bank. It is compatible with the HM7000‑21TXS sound decoder and speaker.

The livery reflects the Union Jack‑inspired red, white and blue scheme that Hornby first displayed on a special one‑off model in 2025, when the Transport Secretary unveiled the new GBR branding. The real trains are due to enter service from summer 2026.

The train pack matches individual passenger coaches R40570, R40571 and R40572 and can be extended with additional coaches to form an authentic five‑car formation.