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Introduction
Some of my trainsOne of my interests is collecting model trains. See below for a list of some of the model train's that I own.
Diesel trains

Class 170

I got this train, since I used the real one. To get between Stamford and Liverpool Lime Street, all the time. To see my boyfriend, of the time David.

I got the 70/1 Turbostar 2 Car DMU 'Central Train' from The Model Centre in Nottingham.

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70/1 Turbostar 2 Car DMU Central Train

Class 43

BR Intercity 125 HST.

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BR Intercity 125 HST

Class 52

'Western Harrier' D1008.

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'Western Harrier' D 1008

Class 142

BR 'Skipper' Twin Railbus Class 142.

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BR 'Skipper' Twin Railbus Class 142
Electric trains

Class 91
Hornby Product Code: R2427

I got this train because it's the GNER 225 that I use all the time. When going up to Scotland to see my Mum and Dad. I also think that, it's a well smart train.

The GNER 225 Mallard Train Pack is made by Hornby. I got it brand new from ebay UK. It cost £69.00. Full price it would have been £89.99. So I was well happy.

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GNER 225 Mallard model train

Class 91

Class 91 (Intercity 225) in BR White and Red Livery.

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BR Intercity 225 model train

Class 373

Eurostar Class 373 with 2 passenger Saloons.

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Eurostar model train
Stream trains

Gordon the Big Engine
Hornby Product Code: R383

Gordon is a 4-6-2 similar to the Flying Scotsman, a LNER A3 class locomotive. 

My boyfriend of the time, Robert. Got me, it as Christmas present.

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Gordon the Big Engine

'Hogwarts Castle' Locomotive
Hornby
Product Code: R1095

My boyfriend of the time, Robert. Got me, this as birthday present.

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'Hogwarts Castle' Locomotive
Power and Accessories

Colour light signal
Hornby Product Code: R406

Switches from red to green and back again. Operated by 'on-on' lever switch R046.

I have at least two of these colour light signal's. But they are up in Scotland.

olour light signal

Double level crossing
Hornby Product Code: R636

Comes with track moulded into the base at intervals to suit standard Hornby twin-track geometry. Supplied with traditional gates as shown here and alternative modern barriers. 

I got this off eBay, I paid £11.95. Which is not too bad, since the recommended retail price on the Hornby website is £14.75. So I made a saving of £2.80.

Double level crossing

HM 2000 transformer and speed controller
Hornby
Product Code: R8012

A complete transformer and speed control unit with built-in control for two separate trains, extendable to four trains by adding slave control units (HM2000+). Power output is two Amps, with compensation to regularise speed under varying conditions of load. 'Positive off' rotary speed control cuts all power when the control knob is turned to Zero. Features include forward and reverse switch, plus LED indicators for mains supply and output power. Outputs include non-variable AC and DC power for point motors and other powered accessories. 

I got this item off eBay. I paid £37.35. So I was well happy, as it listed as £63.50 on the Hornby website. So I made a saving of £26.15.

HM 2000 transformer and speed controller

HM 2000+ right hand DC controller
Hornby
Product Code: R8013

HM2000+ controllers plug into the main power controller (HM2000) to increase the number of trains you can control at one time. Recommended maximum is two units, one plugged in on the left side of the main controller and one plugged in on the right, providing control for four trains in all. HM2000+ controllers have all the same control features as the HM2000 master unit.

I got this item off eBay. I paid £17.07. So I was well happy, as it listed as £29 on the Hornby website. So I made a saving of £11.93.

Turntable with motor
Hornby
Product Code: R070

I have had a turntable for years. It's still in Scotland. I really need to bring it down with me. Next time, I am up in Scotland.

Turntable with motor
Wish list

Below is a list of some, of the other items, that I am hoping to get one day.

Product name  Product code   Price 
Double 4th radius curve x 8 R8262 £2.50
Gordon's brake coach R121 £16
GNER Mk4 'Mallard' 1st class open coach  R4286 £20
Eurostar coach R4013 £32
Grand suspension bridge R8008 £36
Police box - Skaledale Range R8696 £4
Right hand express point * 2 R8078 £13
The prices listed above are taken from the Hornby website.

View my wish list on the Hattons Model Railways website. Some of the items above are not listed, on my wish list. Simply because Hattons does not sell them.

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This page was revised 17 September 2010