A2B MODEL RAILWAYS Many people start their model railway hobby with a train set. These sets are a perfect way to start out because they include all the basic equipment you need to get going. All Hornby train sets come packaged with the Hornby Track Mat. This mat comes printed with a ready made track plan. This can be followed, by purchasing specific Hornby products, to build up a complete layout over time. Here we have a guide to all of the starter sets currently available. R1220 Highland Rambler Train Set This is the most basic starter set. It comes complete with : * 0-4-0 loco in Highland livery. * Four wheel coach * Open wagon * Starter oval of track. * Power connecting track * Controller. Hornby RRP : 79.99 A2B Model Railways Price: 60.00 *SPECIAL OFFER CHRISTMAS PRICE*
R1157 West Coast Highlander This is the newest set, and a step up from the Highland Rambler. It features: * 0-4-0 locomotive in Crimson West Coast Highlander livery. * * 5 wagons - Lochgelly Open wagon, DJS Petroleum tanker, Brown open wagon, Box van. * 3rd Radius starter oval + extension train pack A. This allows the oval to be extended in length for the outer loop of the track mat layout, with a siding added. * Power track and controller. * A pack of accessories - this includes three small line side huts, telegraph poles, line side signs and water crane. Hornby RRP: 89.99 A2B Model Railway price: 80.00
These train sets feature famous trains from the history of railways. Iconic locomotives such as Flying Scotsman and Mallard feature amongst these sets. R1214 East Coast Express (above) * BR Class B17 West Ham United. * Three Mark 1 coaches * 3rd Radius starter oval + extension train pack A. This allows the oval to be extended in length for the outer loop of the track mat layout, with a siding added. * Power track and controller Hornby RRP : 174.99 A2B Model Railways Price: 140.00 R1202 Mallard Pullman Set (below) * LNER A4 class Mallard. * Two Pullman coaches * 3rd Radius starter oval + extension train pack A. This allows the oval to be extended in length for the outer loop of the track mat layout, with a siding added. * Power track and controller Hornby RRP : 179.99 A2B Model Railways Price: 150.00
R1167 The Flying Scotsman (above) * LNER A1 Flying Scotsman. * Three LNER coaches * 3rd Radius starter oval + extension train pack A. This allows the oval to be extended in length for the outer loop of the track mat layout, with a siding added. * Power track and controller Hornby RRP : 184.99 A2B Model Railways Price: 170.00 R1125 Somerset Belle Digital Train set (below, left) This is the perfect set to get started with digital control. Digital control is the next stage in model railways, allowing more than one locomotive to be controlled independently on a single track. It also allows the introduction of sound with DCC sound fitted locomotives. * SDJR 0-6-0 3F locomotive. * Open wagon * Tank wagon * Brake van * 3rd Radius starter oval + extension train pack A. This allows the oval to be extended in length for the outer loop of the track mat layout, with a siding added. DCC Power track and DCC select controller Hornby RRP : 210.99 A2B Model Railways Price: 185.00
Once you have purchased your train set, you can then look to expand it. If building the Track Mat layout, Hornby offers a series of packs that will allow you to build up the model in stages. Train Pack A: Hornby price: 18.99 A2B Model Railways Price: 17.00 Train Pack B Hornby price: 32.99 Train Pack C Hornby price: 30.99 Train Pack D Hornby price: 48.99 A2B Model Railways Price: 40.00 Train Pack E Hornby price: 21.99 A2B Model Railways Price: 18.00 Train Pack F Hornby price: 30.99 A2B Model Railways Price: 27.00
When you have got your track - you will then need to to lay it. Hornby s foam underlay is perfect for laying underneath your track. Foam underlay Hornby price: 15.99 A2B Model Railways Price: 15.00 You will also need your track pins to help you pin the track to your board. Packs of track pins are available for 3.00 per pack If you have any queries please contact me. A2B Model Railways, Unit 3 The George Centre, 30 North Parade, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, DE4 3NS Telephone: 07711 318489 Email: kingston129@hotmail.co.uk Website: www.a2bmodelrailways.co.uk Kind regards Mr A.Brewin (A2B Model Railways)