R30561 Hornby Railroad GBR Class 800 Train Pack

New release - pre-orders invited - expected during 4th Quarter 2026. preauthkernow

Hornby say "Utilising the popular Railroad Class 800 tooling, we are thrilled to present a vision of the future: an Azuma in Great British Railways livery! Based on official documentation of what passenger trains will look like under GBR, this Class 800 train pack consisting of a driving car and dummy car makes for a striking addition to your train set or model railway!

Model Specification:
- Railroad specification Class 800 model
- Durable bodyshell
- Reliable motor for continued and long-lasting use
- Directional Lighting
- DCC Ready
- Matches individual passenger coaches R40570/R40571/R40572

Electronics:
- 21-pin DCC decoder socket compatible with HM7000 system
- Compatible with R7322 HM7000-21TXS Sound Decoder and speaker
- Space for HM7070 power bank for uninterrupted running

Livery:
- Great British Railways

History
During 2025, Hornby produced a special one-off model so that the Transport Secretary could unveil to the press the new GBR (Great British Railways) livery on a Class 800 bi-mode train ahead of services being operated by the new nationalised railway from 2026. The newly-decorated train is now part of the Hornby range, launched to coincide with the introduction of the real trains during the coming summer. The red, white and blue livery is styled on the ‘Union Jack’ flag, just as it will be on the full-size trains. This two-car train pack can be supplemented by individual coaches to create an authentic five-car train."