Hornby R1121 Devon Flyer 00 Gauge Train Set

Customer Reviews

I bought this for my boys (ages 6 and 4). I found the tracks a tad irritating to put together. There were bumps at the joins and the train kept derailing. It really is a starter pack and quite delicate. Needless to say it's now packed up and dumped in the attic for when they get a bit older and calmer. Patience and due care are required to use this toy, so my guess is it's for older boys (and girls). I don't know much about the mechanics of train sets so can't comment on that aspect. What I know is that the train set will fall apart if dropped from a dining table height. Not for boisterous boys.

My two sons both like going on train jouneys. So I thought I'd buy them a train set. After researching priceing for The 'Flying Scotman' etc train sets, I didn't want to spent £100plus on an extentive set for them not to like it. After looking at buying the train track pieces and trains individually. I thought I'd buy the Devon Flyer.
It's a great little train set to get in to Hornbys and you are not as worried as much if the kids break it, if you have just spent more than £100 on a set

Product Details

• Boxed-product Weight: 1.8 Kg
• Delivery Destinations: Visit the Delivery Destinations Help page to see where this item can be delivered.
• Manufacturer recommended age: 0 months and up
• Item model number: R1121
• ASIN: B00260GAN8
  

Price : £60.47
You Save : £4.02 (6%)

Product Description

Manufacturer's Description
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.
The romance of the railways in Britain was at its best when hundreds of minor cross-country lines traversed the counties of Britain. In those days, drivers on rural routes such as those found in Devon would encounter unscheduled stops along the line, picking up or dropping off goods as they went from village to village. These trains were often subjects of local humour and given nicknames like "Devon Flyer".
Box Contains

1 x Ex GWR 101 loco "Blue Diamond"

1 x LWB wagon

1 x SWB wagon

1 x Brake van

1 x C990 transformer - UK

1 x R8250 train controller

1 x Driver/fireman/vacpipe acc bag

1 x R600 track straight

8 x R609 track double curve 3rd rad

1 x R8206 power track

List Price : £64.49

Technical Details

• Perfect train set for the beginner
• OO gauge
• Space required 1100mm x 1070mm
• Includes the new style controller
• DCC ready