Product ReviewsHornby R3086 RailRoad LNER, A1 Class, 4-6-2, 4472 'Flying Scotsman' - Era 3

Typical modern OO gauge item

This loco works weel and is typical of items produced in these days originating from China. The motor runs well and uses far less current than the old ones did. However the high percentage of plastic used does give the item a limited life expectancy. The longevity of the old Hornby items will be lost but it works well, I used it as a basis for making a radio controlled version and got batteries and receiver into the tender with no problems. I bought a Mallard and a P2 with similar tender size and have converted those as wellRead full review...

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Great loco, tricky for DCC

This is a fine locomotive. The motor is powerful and quiet, and the mechanism runs smoothly. The body casting is cleanly and nicely decorated. For those intending to install a DCC decoder, beware: There is precious little space inside the body shell, and the selection of 8-pin decoders is limited. The Hornby site has a helpful tutorial on decoder installation, but the directions don't specify the decoder used.Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: alrawl_66

The R3086 was good buy at a good price .

This locomotive was good value and had excellent running characteristics very quiet and pulled 6 coaches with ease R3086 has its motor in the main boiler so the weight was over the driving wheels,this should always be taken into consideration when buying second-hand A class locomotives. Read full review...

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A good locomotive runs very well.

Of the large locomotives that I have purchased over 4-4-0 size this is the first one that will work on my layout. The only item I do think that could be improved by Hornby is the poor flimsy connector for the tender. Surely after all these years there must be a better way than a cheap piece of plastic with a hole to hook on to a plastic peg under the locomotive.

Having said that the locomotive looks very good and runs well pulling a rake of 4 carriages even up an incline without effort.Read full review...

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Best train ever

I bought this train for my husband as he always wanted one. Great design and excellent detail. Delivery was very good and well packed. Excellent value for money and great train.

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: jadlamracing

Like having a second chance at childhood

Since I purchased this for my grandson it is used more often than his other trains, can't find any faults whatsoever I have to wait for him to go to bed so I CAN PLAY.
A Ist CLASS ITEM.

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: rail-in-the-uk

excellent product

exactly as described. mint condition. ran well on smallhornby track. made my grandson ecstatic

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: webbbrothers

It is a lightweight model but for the price it is excellent.

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hornbyrailroad 4472 flying scotsman

the hornby railroad Flying Scotsman is just the job, it does not have parts that can fall off. its got a good motor which is in the loco,this particular loco was from Empirewharehouse and it only cost 65 pounds ! as usual with model locos handle with care, this not a toy ! performance is good,the loco included a instuction sheet with it.all in all the loco is Top of the Pops, 10 out of 10Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: empirewarehouse

Very Happy with it.

It was in much better than I had hoped and runs very well. A great product.

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: paul9015