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Hornby R3609

GWR, IEP Bi-Mode Class 800/0 'Queen Elizabeth II' & 'Queen Victoria' Train Pack - Era 11

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

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^* Class names often change over the lifespan of a locomotive, so this is not necessarily the class name used by the operator in the period modelled.

Hornby GWR IEP Bi-Mode Class 800/0 “Queen Elizabeth II” and “Queen Victoria” Train Pack – Era 11 is a model of the British Rail Class 800 “Super Express”, representing the current era of Great Western Railway services. The kit is supplied in pristine condition, finished in the original green livery and bears the running number 815003.

The model measures 343 mm in length and incorporates DCC Ready electronics with an 8‑pin connector and socket. It features a 5‑pole skew wound motor, NEM plus fish‑tail couplings, and directional and interior lighting. Power is collected via the power car only, and the unit operates as an electro‑diesel multiple‑unit with a maximum speed of 125 mph. The minimum curve radius is 438 mm (2nd radius).

Production commenced in 2015, with pre‑production units built by Hitachi Kasado and the main production run by Hitachi Newton Aycliffe. The manufacturer part number is R3609. The model represents the current era of British rail operation.