This set represents the ideal introduction to the benefits of digital control, once fully assembled. As part of its production, the Class 800 is a part of the Intercity Express Programme (IEP) and is in the Hitachi AT300 product family. This special livery was produced to mark the 60 year anniversary of the Paddington Bear stories by Michael Bond.

The plastic contents makes it ideal for little hands to play and explore, before taking the next step into Hornby�s junior range; Railroad. This battery-operated Paddington� themed train set is the perfect introduction into the world of Hornby. On June 27, 2017 Michael Bond sadly died leaving behind a legacy that will continue to enthrall and engage generations to come with a new TV show, stage shows and more films on the horizon we’re all going to need plenty of marmalade sandwiches and mugs of hot cocoa. A wonderful introduction for young ones into the world of model railway, this Paddington Bear inspired beginner Train Set is entirely battery operated and includes easy to assemble track and scenery.The Class 800 AT300 is a bi-mode multiple unit built by Hitachi for Great Western Railway and London North Eastern Railway. This colour scheme was unveiled by Karen Jankel (Michael Bond's Daughter) at London Paddington on Wednesday the 10th of Januay 2018. The plastic contents make it ideal for little hands to play and explore, before taking the next step into Hornby’s junior range; Hornby Railroad. In fact, that was how he came to have such an unusual name for a bear, for Paddington was the name of the station'. They use electric motors for traction, but in addition to operating on track with overhead electric wires, they have diesel generators to enable them to operate on unelectrified track.

The plastic contents make it ideal for little hands to play and explore, before taking the next step into Hornby"s junior range; Hornby Railroad. Their respective train operating company has also given the units separate brands; under Great Western Railway, they are known as Intercity Express Trains and under London North Eastern Railway, they are known as Azuma. Proof that the story resonates just as much in the 21st century: the Hornby Junior Paddington Bear train set. Fictitious Livery - Prototype eras are merely an indication of when this item may have run, if it really existed! Aerosols and certain glues can only be shipped by courier and so will attract an extra charge, each item will be highlighted, and courier postage charged as standard.This battery-operated Paddington™ themed train set is the perfect introduction into the world of Hornby. This battery-operated Paddington themed train set is the perfect introduction into the world of Hornby. On June 27, 2017 Michael Bond sadly died leaving behind a legacy that will continue to enthral and engage generations to come with a new TV show, stage shows and more films on the horizon we�re all going to need plenty of marmalade sandwiches and mugs of hot cocoa.