 more | Hornby OO Western Spirit Train Set (R1109)
The Great Western was famous for its' scenic country branchlines. The Western Spirit train set features the typical branchline train of the 1920s and 30s.
The small GWR 0-4-0 side tank locomotive is a type designed for lightly loaded branchline trains. This set includes a Victorian 4-wheel passenger coach and 3 goods wagons. These vehicles allow the locomotive to run a passenger train, goods train or a mixed train conveying passengers and goods.
To allow the train to be changed and shunted realistically the standard circle of track is supplemented with a point and siding. A set of lineside accessories is also supplied, along with a speed controller and UK mains transfomer. more.. | |
 more | Hornby OO DCC Digital Venice Simpleon Orient Express Premier Train Set VSOE British Pullmans (R1073)
A new version of Hornby's popular Orient Express premier train set, now with DCC, digital command control. | |
 more | Hornby OO Master Cutler Premier Train Set (R1074) Recreate the early days of British Railways with this stunning all inclusive train set. Marvel at the intricate detail on the scale model Class A3 locomotive Prince Palatine or gaze through the windows of the superbly modelled coaches and imagine those days when the 'Master Cutler' express powered its way south from Sheffield carrying business men to their meetings in London
The substantial double track circuit is large enough to allow an additional train to be added at a later date to either the inner or outer oval and it is for this reason that the HM2000 twin controller (See power controller section for specification) has also been included so that two trains can be independently controlled while operating on the two seperate circuits.
An additional pack of four Gresley coaches is available to extend your Master Cutler train to seven coaches!
Antics price includes delivery to UK addresses! No extra charges! more.. | |
 more | Hornby OO The Orient Express Premier Boxed Train Set (R1038)
A very special presentation boxed set replicating the famous 'Venice-Simplon Orient Express' which departed from London's Waterloo station and connected with the French railways via a Channel ferry, on the way to Venice.
The substantial double track circuit is large enough to allow an additional train to be added at a later date to either the inner or outer oval and it is for this reason that the HM2000 twin controller (See power controller section for specification) has also been included so that two trains can be independently controlled while operating on the two seperate circuits. And when it comes to planning a larger layout, the Hornby Virtual Railway CD-Rom, also included, will help the user to do just that!
The loco and coaches are simply superb! British Railways (ex Southern Railway) Mechant Navy Class 8P 4-6-2 United States Lines locomotive, Pullman Parlour Car Cygnus, Pullman Kitchen Car Ibis and Pullman Brake Car Minerva are all fitted with table lamps that actually light when the train is in motion. All packed in a super presentation chest!
An additional coach pack containing four more Pullman cars can be purchased to extend the length of the Orient Express train to seven coaches!
Remember as with all our train sets there is no carriage to pay. more.. | |
 more | Bachmann OO DCC Digital Starter Set with Two Locomotives (30-041)
Antics recommended for young model railway enthusiasts.
An excellent DCC digital starter train set! Two locomotives are supplied, allowing you to explore the capability of the DCC system, run two trains at once straight out of the box! We recommend this set for young modellers starting their railway empire, the EZ-Command controller is ideal for allowing the trains to run on a growing layout without needing extra controllers or wiring.
Featuring two 0-6-0 locomotives, one steam and one diesel, together with three goods wagons. The Bachmann EZ-Command DCC control unit provides power and control for both locomotives, allowing simultaneous operation. An oval of track with one siding is supplied, measuring 1300mm x 940mm. more.. | |
 more | Bachmann OO DCC Digital Diesel Freight Train Set (30-045) Supplied with all the usual items found in a train set, with a BR class 25 locomotive, 5 wagons and oval of track. The difference is that the controller uses Digital technology to instruct the 'chipped' locomotive to move. Simple programming allows the controller to instruct several locomotives to move independently on the same track and as you expand you can add many more functions to your set. Many engines can be fitted with DCC chips to expand your collection. An oval of track measuring 1300mm x 990mm (51¼in x 39in) is supplied together with the Bachmann E-Z Command DCC controller and transformer. Please note point may vary from the photo more.. | |
 more | Bachmann OO DCC Class 25 Diesel Passenger Digital Train Set (30-050)
An excellent starter train set featuring the Bachmann class 25 diesel locomotive in BR blue livery along with two of the new Mk.2 coaches in the matching blue/grey livery. Control is provided by the easy-to-use Bachmann EZ-Command DCC controller and an oval of track measuring 1300mm x 990mm (51¼in x 39in) is supplied together with a point allowing a siding to be added. Simple programming allows the controller to instruct several locomotives to move independently on the same track and as you expand you can add many more functions to your set. Many model locomotives are supplied with DCC decoders and many more can quickly be converted to expand your collection.
Antics recommends this train set for modellers wanting to try out DCC. The EZ-Command is able to control a small fleet of DCC locomotives and activate most sound functions available on sound equiped models. more.. | |
 more | Bachmann OO DCC Digital Steam Suburban Passenger Train Set (30-055)
This DCC digital starter set features an ex-GWR 56xx class 0-6-2T in BR lined green livery, with two BR Mk1. suburban coaches in maroon livery. One point and a siding are included, ideal for representing a wayside station and for storing another train.
The strong association of the GWR's 56xx class with the steeply graded South Wales valley lines gives this set an excellent setting for busy passenger and goods train action. The use of DCC for control allows you to easily add extra trains, even running two together if you wish.
The set includes an oval of track 1300 x 940mm (51 x 37in) with a point and additional track to form a siding, ideal for shunting another train out of the way! Control is provide through the Bachmann EZ-Command DCC control unit and 240v mains power transformer. more.. | |
 more | Hornby OO DCC Digital Virgin Pendolino Train Set (R1076)
A superb new train set from Hornby featuring the Virgin Pendolino train which has brought new standards of comfort and speed to the West Coast route from London to Scotland. The set contains a four-car Pendolino train consist, with a motorised kitchen first cab car, two first class coaches and a standard class cab car. Additional coaches will be available shortly. A large oval of track is supplied, including Hornby TrakMat track packs A and B, providing two sidings, ready for extra trains. The train is controlled from Hornby's Select Digital Command Control unit, able to operate several DCC equipped trains at once on the same tracks! more.. | |
 more | Bachmann OO Harry the Hauler Electric Train Set (30-006)
This is a great little set featuring a characterful blue diesel shunting locomotive, named Harry, typical of many private industrial shunting engines, Two colourful private owner wagons and a guards brake van complete the rolling stock.
A circle of track 940mm (37in) in diameter is supplied together with a controller and power transformer. The track is compatible with other leading makes such as Peco and Hornby so can easily be extended.
We thing that this is a really good way for a youngster to start a model ralway. Small and easy to handle it is not too expensive yet can easily be built up with the addition of extra track and points and the huge range of OO scale accessories. more.. | |
 more | Bachmann OO Puffing Billy Starter Train Set (30-005)
Set contains 0-6-0 tank locomotive with two open wagons and brake van, also includes circle of track and transformer/controller, giving you all thats required to get started, easily extendable with Hornby or Peco track. | |
 more | Bachmann OO Underground Ernie Circle Junior Starter Train Set (UE101)
A fantastic Underground Ernie starter electric train set. Relax on your tracks with Underground Ernie and two-car Circle electric underground train, complete with moving eyes. Based on the trains operating on Londons' famous underground railway network further trains will be available soon, including vistors from around the world. This colourful train is sure to provide many hours of creative fun and imaginative play.
A feature packed track mat is supplied, allowing for plenty of expansion from the oval of track and terminus station supplied with the set. Additional track packs will be available, adding sidings, loops, stations and depots to accomodate extra trains. A 12-volt speed controller with special Underground Ernie logos and a UK mains transformer are supplied. more.. | |
 more | Hornby OO Industrial Train Set (R1088)
Great value train set from Hornby featuring the industrial 0-4-0 side tank locomotive with a carriage and three wagons, an oval of track plus a point to add a siding.
The set is supplied with a range of additional lineside accessories, including telegrah poles, a water crane and lineside huts. A 12-volt power controller is provided, with a UK mains power transformer along with a trackmat. more.. | |
 more | Hornby OO Caledonian Local Passenger Train Set (R1016)
An ideal starter train set featuing a characterful 0-4-0 tank engine and three Victorian 4-wheel passenger coaches in the blue livery of the Caledonian Railway.
The set is completed with an oval of track, mains powered speed controller and a Hornby TrackMat. Measures approx. 1090mm by 940mm (43" x 37"). more.. | |
 more | Hornby OO Virgin Trains HST Train Set (R1080)
An excellent bargain priced train set from Hornby featuring HST locomotive 43087 in Hornby red livery. The HST 125 train is completed with two passenger coaches and a dummy power car in Virgin trains livery.
The train set is completed with an oval of track plus track pack A, allowing a siding to be added to the layout. Track measures 1470mm x 990mm (58in x 39in) more.. | |
 more | Bachmann OO Jinty Suburban Passenger Train Set (30-016)
An excellent start with modelling one of the most popular aspects of British railways, the classic branchline. This train set contains a BR (ex-LMS) 3F or Jinty type 0-6-0 side tank engine and two non-corridor passenger coaches in BR crimson livery. Short passenger trains like this are typical of the trains running on many branchlines across Britain during the steam era.
An oval of track measuring 1300 x 940mm (51¼ x 37in approx.) is supplied, along with one point and additional track to create a siding of 330mm (13in.) length, ideal to create a wayside station. A 12-volt speed controller with UK mains transformer is included. more.. | |
 more | Bachmann OO Virgin Voyager 3 Car Train Set (30-601)
This very well detailed model of Virgin Trains Class 220 Virgin Voyager, the principal train type used on Virgin cross-country express services in the company's striking red and silver livery. An additional car, Bachmann reference 30-625 is available to form a complete 4-car Voyager train.
Complete set including 3 car unit, oval of track, which is compatible with Hornby or Peco setrack, and mains/12v power supply. Bachmann sets may be used as the core of a standard OO/HO layout. | |
 more | Bachmann OO Additional Coach for Virgin Voyager Trains (30-625A) An extra coach for the Bachmann Voyager train set to entend the 30-601 Virgin Voyager Train Set to the full 4-car unit length as used by Virgin Trains on cross-country services. | |
 more | Bachmann OO GWR Cambrian Coast Express Train Set (30-021)
Recreate the glory of Great Western steam at it's finest with this superb Cambrian Coast Express train set. One of the GWR's principal daily express trains the Cambrian Coast Express linked the rural and market towns along the west coast of Wales with Birmingham and London. GWR Manor class 4-6-0 locomotive 7811 Dunley Manor was used to haul the train from Shrewsbury, along the scenic route through through mid-Wales to Machynlleth, then along the dramatic coastline to Aberystwyth, Barmouth and Phwllheli. The two Collett design coaches in full GWR livery match the polished elegance of a Great Western express engine, representing one portion of this long-distance express. An oval of track is supplied measuring 1300 x 940mm (51 x 37in) plus one point and extra track to make a siding approx. 12in long. A 12-volt power controller with UK mains power transformer are included.
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 more | Hornby OO Blue Pullman Train Set (R1093)
An excellent starter train set featuring the new Blue Pullman premier tour train, currently operated by Gloucestershire based Cotswold Rail and Heartland Railtours.
The set contains a class 47 diesel locomotive and three Mk.2 air conditioned coaches painted in the Nankin Blue Pullman livery of the 1960s. An oval of track is supplied together with the additional track containing in Track Pack A, allowing a siding to be added. A UK mains power transfomer and speed controller are supplied. more.. | |
 more | Hornby OO Eurostar Train Set (R1071)
Set contains four unit Eurostar, oval of track plus Track Packs A & B, Trackmat | |
 more | Hornby OO Flying Scotsman Train Set (R1072)
Set contains LNER class A1 "Flying Scotsman", 2x LNER Composite coaches, 1x LNER Brake coach, oval of track plus Track Packs A & B, Trakmat | |
 more | Ian Allan Publishing Next Steps in Railway Modelling (9781857801712) Written as a follow-on from First Steps in Railway Modelling this book covers further and more advanced techniques for model railway construction. Including a multitude of topics from baseboards to electronics, detailing, weathering and successful kit building. More examples of prototype railways are included with tips for realistic scenes, details and operating practices. Paperback, 282mmx213mm, 96 pages.
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 more | Ian Allan Publishing First Steps in Railway Modelling (9781857800661) A ideal guide book for first time railway modellers, this book is designed to help simplify the fundamentals of the hobby and move from a basic train set to a scenic model railway. Layout ideas suitable for the beginner and techniques for baseboard construction, track laying, wiring and scenics are also covered. Paperback, 282mmx213mm, 64 pages with 73 photos and 83 diagrams.
Further modelling techniques and tips can be found in Next Steps in Railway Modelling.more.. | |
 more | Peco OO Re-Railer OO Gauge (SL37) A simple ramp unit which fits over OO/HO track. Wheel guides moulded into the rampensure that the wheels are placed onto the rails. Long enough for even the largest items of rolling stock the railer is ideal for getting trains onto the track quickly and reliably. | |