Hornby R1085 Local Freight 'OO' Scale Set with loco, wagons, controller and an oval of track. The romance of the railways in Britain was at its best when hundreds of minor cross country lines traversed the country. In those days drivers would have unscheduled stops along the line picking up or dropping of goods as they went from village to village. It is not surprising that these trains were often called the 'Local Freight'. This set includes a Hornby Midi TrakMat and an oval of track which can be enlarged to a simple but effective layout with the addition of Hornby Track and Accessory Packs. A good way to get a child started in Hornby world - can be used as a standalone kit, or provide the basis for a collection as big as your imagination. A fun way for train spotting dads to share their hobby with their sons. £45.

Hornby Goods Master. This excellent starter set boasts a feisty little shunting locomotive which is more than capable of moving the assortment of wagons around the oval of track included with this set. The locomotive is based on a Class 06 locomotive which saw most of is working life in the shunting yards of Scotland. This set also includes a Hornby Midi TrakMat plus an oval of track and with the addition of Hornby Track and Accessory Packs, can be enlarged to a simple layout with two ovals and two sidings. RRP £70. Our Price £60.

Hornby R1109 The Western Spirit. This set includes a smart 4 wheel locomotive whose heritage can be traced back to the end of the late 19th Century. Also included are a selection of wagons plus a small coach which emulates those small local trains of days gone by. The oval of track with siding adds a degree of operational interest as wagons can be dropped off and picked up on the return journey. This set also comes an assortment of trackside accessories. RRP £100. Our price £60.

Hornby The Industrial. There were times when trains like the industrial hauled freight wagons as well as a single coach along the small branch lines of the British Isles. This set includes a tough little industrial locomotive as well as a selection of wagons plus a small passenger coach emulating those small local trains of days gone by. The oval of track with siding adds a degree of operational interest as wagons have to be shunted to and fro with them being dropped off and picked up on the return journey. This period piece train set illustrates a typical example of a carriage train used during the period. It includes a Lions Works Collieries Locomotive, 4-wheel coach plus industrial rail road accessories, such as water filling pump, overhead pylons and signal signs. The set also contains a simple oval track set with extension pack 'A' that will allow you to expand further with other track packs. Thus allowing you to create your ultimate rail road network. All the accessories in this set make it a great addition to your collection. £60.

Hornby R1036 Smokey Joe. Hornby's favourite Class 0F locomotive, presented here with an unofficial name,is allocated to marshalling freight as it might have been seen in the closing years of British steam, with freight rolling stock of the period. The track supplied with the set is the Starter Oval plus Track Pack A, with a siding for shunting. Add extra Track Packs when you are ready to enlarge your layout. £75.

Bachmann 30-040 Digital Starter Set. Great value Digital set, that comes with the Bachmann E-Z Command controller, two small digital fitted locomotives, three wagons and an oval of track with siding. Bachmann and Hornby Digital products are fully compatible with each other. £99.99.

Hornby R1010 Highlander Goods Set. Amazing value set! Contents include A British Railways 0-4-0 Locomotive, a four wheel coach, 4 assorted wagons,a Signal Box (worth £15), a Goods Shed (worth £18.80), a Signal(worth £7.50), Buffer Stops, an oval of track with 2 sidings and of course a power controller. £99.95.

Hornby Mixed Goods DIGITAL Set. You can really see the benefits of Digital Control once this set is assembled. Each of the two locomotives has a decoder factory fitted and are immediately ready for operation. Independent control is guaranteed for each loco even though they may both be on the same track. When the powerful diesel locomotive is coupled to the four wagons included with the set, the Class 08 diesel can then pull them round the circuit just stopping in front of the little 0-6-0 'Jinty'. The 'Jinty' can then be reversed carefully so that it couples to the front of the 08. Then by programming the engines to work in unison the double headed train can move off down the track. The set includes a new design Hornby TrakMat. £130.

Hornby Virgin Trains 125. The privatised rail network is the theme of this 'Hornby Virgin Trains HST125' set, featuring the Virgin livery as seen on 125mph High Speed Trains in the west of Britain and also the Hornby liveried Class 43, as first appeared on the national network in November 2005. The track that comes with this set is the Starter Oval plus Track Pack A to provide a siding. The power and dummy car lights illuminate in the direction of travel. £110.

Hornby R1071 Eurostar Set. Nothing can beat the performance and sheer awesome elegance of the 300kph Eurostar train as it cuts through the Kent countryside heading for the Channel Tunnel and then on from there to Paris or Brussels.The stunning Hornby train set features a Power driving unit, dummy driving unit and two passenger saloons.The models include flush glazing, detailed roof panels and simulated pantographs.The Eurostar is certainly not out of place as it powers around the large oval of track included in the set which also incorporates two sidings with the inside siding offering a place for the Eurostar to be stationed overnight! RRP £129. Our Price £120.

Hornby R1072 Flying Scotsman. The most famous locomotive and train in the World features in this high range Hornby train set. The striking LNER apple green liveried Class A1 "Flying Scotsman" helps to recreate those wonderful days of train travel in the 1930s when the two great rivals, London North Eastern Railway and the London, Midland and Scottish Railway vied for the lucrative passenger traffic between London and Scotland. Included with this set is the Hornby TrakMat which accommodates with ease the large oval of track and two sidings.The larger of the sidings which sits inside the oval can comfortably handle the full train when operations have finished for the day. RRP £140. Our Price £125.

Hornby R1094 Royal Scot. This is truly a magnificent set and one that will get the lucky recipient well on the way to building a model railway that they can be proud of! The famous Royal Scot train included with this set is representative of the famous London to Scotland service of the late 40s / early 50s and was a rival to the Flying Scotsman which ran on the East Coast Mainline.The awesome power of the full size Duchess locomotive is ably replicated by the model in the set which is powered by a 5 pole skew wound motor housed underneath the locomotive' body, with the superb liveries on both the locomotive and the four coaches being representative of the period. The Ryal Scot set includes a large oval of track with two sidings and a station which fits easily onto the Hornby TrakMat. £160.

Hornby R1038 The Premier Boxed Set. Inspired by the luxurious rail experience which is the Venice-Simplon Orient Express, this beautifully presented and incredibly complete train set makes a perfect gift for those looking for a creative and rewarding pastime. Not only does this set have a top-of-the-range locomotive but also three sensational Pullman cars which are complete with extensive detail and table lamps that actually light when the train is in motion. 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 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! £240.

Hornby R1073 Venice-Simplon Orient Express British Pullman Digital Set. Not only does this set have a top of the range locomotive but also three sensational Pullman cars which are complete with a staggering amount of interior detail including table lamps that actually stay lit even when the train is stationary! Included with this set is the Hornby Select Digital control which takes controlling a model railway to new heights. The substantial twin circuit of track with siding fits neatly onto the TrakMat included allowing, with the addition of Hornby Track and Accessory Packs for a fully functional layout to be created. And by adding further decoder fitted locomotives controlled by the Select, a busy and rewarding model railway can soon develop. RRP£322.50 Our Price £300.