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During the 1970s, British Railways had pursued the concept of tilting train technology for the West Coast Main Line through the Class 370 Advanced Passenger Train concept, allowing for higher speeds to be taken through curves. By minimizing lateral forces on the passengers, the tendency to slide sideways was reduced, which in turn allowed passenger comfort levels to be maintained at higher speeds. Even with the cancellation of the APT project, the idea of train tilt was still being considered in the 1980s for the InterCity 225 project, and again during the 1990s for the aborted InterCity 250 concept. In 1997, when Virgin Trains were awarded the franchise to operate the West Coast Main Line following the privatization of British Rail, it was on the proviso that new rolling stock was to be introduced, replacing the ageing Class 86/87/90 locomotives and Mark 2/3 coaches and so a £500 million order was placed with Alstom/Fiat Ferroviaria to construct fifty-four, eight-car tilting train sets, later increasing to nine, then eleven car sets. The current Pendolino fleet of 52 sets comprises 31 eleven-car sets and 21 nine-car sets and all have been transferred to Avanti West Coast, the operating name for the new West Coast Partnership between FirstGroup plc and Trenitalia UK that took over the operation of the existing West Coast Main Line services on 8 December 2019, from Virgin Trains.

During the 1970s, British Railways had pursued the concept of tilting train technology for the West Coast Main Line through the Class 370 Advanced Passenger Train concept, allowing for higher speeds to be taken through curves. By minimising lateral forces on the passengers, the tendency to slide sideways was reduced, which allowed passenger comfort levels to be maintained at higher speeds. Even with the cancellation of the APT project, the idea of train tilt was still being considered in the 1980s for the InterCity 225 project and again during the 1990s for the aborted InterCity 250 concept. In 1997, when Virgin Trains were awarded the franchise to operate the West Coast Main Line following the privatisation of British Rail, it was on the proviso that new rolling stock was to be introduced, replacing the ageing Class 86/87/90 locomotives and Mark 2/3 coaches. A £500 million order was placed with Alstom/Fiat Ferroviaria to construct fifty-four, eight-car tilting train sets. These later increasing to nine and then eleven car sets. The current Pendolino fleet of 52 sets comprises 31 eleven-car sets and 21 nine-car sets and all have been transferred to Avanti West Coast, the operating name for the new West Coast Partnership between FirstGroup plc and Trenitalia UK that took over the operation of the existing West Coast Main Line services on 8 December 2019, from Virgin Trains.

During the 1970s, British Railways had pursued the concept of tilting train technology for the West Coast Main Line through the Class 370 Advanced Passenger Train concept, allowing for higher speeds to be taken through curves. By minimizing lateral forces on the passengers, the tendency to slide sideways was reduced, which in turn allowed passenger comfort levels to be maintained at higher speeds. Even with the cancellation of the APT project, the idea of train tilt was still being considered in the 1980s for the InterCity 225 project, and again during the 1990s for the aborted InterCity 250 concept. In 1997, when Virgin Trains were awarded the franchise to operate the West Coast Main Line following the privatization of British Rail, it was on the proviso that new rolling stock was to be introduced, replacing the ageing Class 86/87/90 locomotives and Mark 2/3 coaches and so a £500 million order was placed with Alstom/Fiat Ferroviaria to construct fifty-four, eight-car tilting train sets, later increasing to nine, then eleven car sets. The current Pendolino fleet of 52 sets comprises 31 eleven-car sets and 21 nine-car sets and all have been transferred to Avanti West Coast, the operating name for the new West Coast Partnership between FirstGroup plc and Trenitalia UK that took over the operation of the existing West Coast Main Line services on 8 December 2019, from Virgin Trains.

This 250g bag of PROFI Ballast "Basaltic Rock" features authentic colouring, perfect for creating realistic track bedding on TT gauge model railway layouts. The premium-quality crushed basalt material, resembling scale model gravel, delivers exceptional detail and scale accuracy when applied to track sections. Ideal for both mainline and yard scenery, this ballast provides the perfect finishing touch to your railway infrastructure.

Brown Ballast is designed for OO gauge layouts, offering 250g of realistic track bedding material to improve your model railway's authenticity. The natural colour provides an excellent representation of prototype railway ballast, perfect for creating detailed trackside scenes. This easy-to-apply landscaping material helps achieve a professional finish to track installations, elevating the overall appearance of your layout with minimal effort.

The Coal Ballast provides realistic detailing for track and scenic landscape design. Each pack contains 100g of coal-textured ballast for your model railway. The granules replicate the appearance of coal and can be used to create your own tender coal loads or lineside coal reserves.

The Hornby PROFI Ballast "Gneiss" in a reddish-brown tone is perfect for creating realistic track beds and terrain features on your model railway. This 250g bag of fine gravel ballast is specifically designed for layouts and is suitbale for both OO and TT gauge applications. The fine texture of this ballast helps improve the appearance of your track foundations and surrounding landscape, making it an essential addition for modellers looking to add authentic detail to their layouts.

This PROFI Ballast "Granite" is specifically designed for OO and TT gauge layouts, providing realistic track bedding for your railway scene. Each 250g bag contains premium-quality granite particles that authentically replicate the look of real railway ballast. The carefully graded shade of grey offers excellent coverage and creates a professional finish to your track work, enhancing the visual authenticity of your layout.

This grey Ballast is designed for scale model railway layouts. The 250g bag contains enough scale gravel material to create detailed trackbeds and terrain features, with the colour resembling the crushed stone used on railways. Ideal for enhancing your layout, this ballast can be applied around sleepers and between rails for a finished appearance that transforms plain track into a convincing railway scene. Compatible with both OO and TT gauge, it helps create the foundation for your detailed model railway layout.

Limestone Ballast from Hornby provides an authentic foundation for your model scale track layout. Each 250g bag contains small brown limestone particles that realistically replicate the trackbed of full-size railways. Perfect for adding essential detail to your model scenes, this ballast creates visual depth and texture. This high-quality ballasting gravel ensures your railway maintains a professional appearance with the authentic look of weathered limestone trackbeds.

This Beech Tree is perfect for enhancing the realism of your model railway layout with natural scenic elements. The verdant green foliage and accurately sculpted branches capture the distinctive silhouette of a mature beech, allowing you to create authentic woodland landscape features. Ideal for countryside scenes with complementary grass and bush elements, realistic diorama settings, or as a standalone feature, each tree is carefully designed to maintain proper scale proportions.

The green Beech Trees from Hornby stand 13cm high and come in a pack of two, designed for scale layouts. Each pack contains two small decorative trees that add depth and natural character to landscape scenes on any scale layout. Ideal for modellers looking to add botanical details to their scenery for true-to-life dioramas. These model accessories are perfect for creating realistic garden and outdoor scenes in your railway layout.

These authentic station benches are crafted to represent the classic wood and iron designs found throughout railway stations across the country. Supplied as a pair, these are perfect for adding realistic waiting areas to platforms or creating scenic resting spots in your layout. The benches are designed to complement other Hornby accessories, particularly when populated with figures from the Hornby range.

This Birch Tree from Hornby is a scenic accessory for your OO gauge model railway layout or diorama. This realistic tree can be used to add natural elements to your scenes. The carefully crafted design makes it perfect for creating woodland areas, parkland settings, or as a standalone feature. This tree provides an excellent way to bring depth and scale to your modelling environment.

Improve your gauge layouts with the detailed Birch Trees from Hornby. Each pack contains 3 trees measuring 4.5cm in height, providing realistic scale foliage for model landscapes. These trees add authentic natural elements to rural scenes, woodland areas, or garden settings on your OO gauge railway.

Peckett 1456 was built in 1918 for the Bloxham & Whiston Ironstone Co. Ltd, a firm started by the Whiston Ironstone Co. Ltd in 1914 then becoming B&WI Co. Ltd from 22 December 1917. Following the First World War, ironstone was exploited as a resource and in 1918 the B&WI Co. Ltd were in possession of 191 acres of land in and around Bloxham. The workings were short lived though, being abandoned by 1921 and 1456 was sold onto Stewarts & Lloyds Minerals Ltd, working the Harringworth Ironstone Quarries between 1923 and 1952 when the locomotive was scrapped.

Essential for any complete station scene, the Hornby Booking Hall brings architectural detail to your OO gauge layout. This detailed building includes a straight platform section, approach steps with fence, platform accessories, and alternative signage transfers. The cleverly designed upper gable and chimneys can be repositioned, allowing you to create a customised architectural appearance that fits perfectly with your existing structures. Key Features: Includes straight platform section and approach steps with detailed fencing Repositionable gable and chimneys for personalised customisation options Alternative signage transfers included for authentic station appearance

Add a splash of colour to your railway collection with the Hornby off license model. From the eye-catching green paintwork and brickwork to the inner detailing from outside, what's not to love about this off license?

This small locomotive, painted in British Railways black livery, is representative of the kind you might have found shunting around dockyards or hauling mixed traffic on a light railway or branch line in the countryside. Small locomotives like this were easy to operate and maintain and were capable of traversing the tightest radius curves.

The introductory Hornby RailRoad range offers a selection of individual locomotives, rolling stock and accessories plus an assortment of train and wagon packs ideally suited for train set rolling stock enhancements or for those who wish to experiment and try their hands at developing their modelling techniques. All RailRoad models are fitted with the standard Hornby hook and bar type couplings and will therefore easily couple to those locomotives and rolling stock in both the standard Hornby and Thomas & Friends ranges. The Hornby RailRoad range is a simple and cost effective way of adding to a train set, providing a suitable and most appropriate stepping stone into the varied and fascinating World of model railways.

Presenting the BR(S) Diagram 1543 Brake Van in BR Freight Grey. Whether your layout is a 1940s city or small village, this wagon is guaranteed to complete the whole scene with its plank detailing and grey painted finish.