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Virgin Railways Class 47

Young or old, keen modeller or just a beginner, the Hornby RailRoad range answers the needs of many and is a perfect complement to the variety of locomotives, rolling stock, track, buildings, and accessories that can be found in the current Hornby catalogue. Devoid of easily damaged detail parts the suitably livered RailRoad locomotives are fitted with efficient drive mechanisms and have pickups on all drive wheels ensuring smooth running. All the RailRoad models are fitted with the standard Hornby hook and bar type couplings and will therefore easily couple to those locomotives and rolling stock in both the standard Hornby and Thomas & Friends ranges. With this in mind it is easy to see that those models that make up the Hornby RailRoad range are a simple and cost effective way of
adding to a train set providing a suitable and most appropriate stepping stone into the varied and fascinating World of model railways.The introductory range offers not only a selection of individual locomotives, rolling stock and accessories but an assortment of train and wagon packs ideally suited for either train set rolling stock enhancements or for those who wish to experiment and try their hands at developing their modelling techniques!Manufacturer: HornbyModel: R2677 Virgin Railways Class 47
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Young or old, keen modeller or just a beginner, the Hornby Rail Road range answers the needs of many & is a perfect complement to the variety of locomotives, rolling stock, track, buildings, & accessories that can be found in the current Hornby catalogue. Devoid of easily damaged detail parts the suitably livered Rail Road locomotives are fitted with efficient drive mechanisms & have pickups on all drive wheels ensuring smooth running. All the Rail Road models are fitted with the standard Hornby hook & bar type couplings & will therefore easily couple to those locomotives & rolling stock in both the standard Hornby & Thomas & Friends ranges. With this in mind it is easy to see that those models that make up the Hornby Rail Road range are a simple & cost effective way of adding to a train set providing a suitable & most appropriate stepping stone into the varied & fascinating World of model railways. The introductory range offers not only a selection of individual locomotives, rolling stock & accessories but an assortment of train & wagon packs ideally suited for either train set rolling stock enhancements or for those who wish to experiment & try their hands at developing their modelling techniques! Manufacturer: Hornby Model: R2677 Virgin Railways Class 47

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Friends - A close associate or a popular US based sitcom about a group of friends
Railways - A set of tracks that have been laid for the purpose of trains to travel up and down them
World - A physical grouping, commonly used to describe earth and everything associated with ti
Stone - Or Rock is a naturally occuring mineral categorised into three types, Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic
running - A sport or hobbie of moving rapidly on foot. Can also refer to the running of equipment or run time refering to the length of time an applicance can run or the quiet running of an applicance.
Set - a group of items usually related to one another. Some objects cannot function without the complete set of items.
Experiment - A procedure that is undergone to clarify facts and discover new unknown facts
Simple - Basic, easy no difficulty in understanding.
Model - A representation of a person or thing, usually smaller scale. It can also be a person that wears clothing.
Individual - A single separate item or person.

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My Hobby Store
MyHobbyStore publishes some of the most well known specialist hobby magasines in the UK and are responsible for some of the most loved events on model hobbies and woodworking. MyHobbyStore are passionate about specialist hobby needs which is why they supply a wide range of hobby supplies at the best prices.

A huge range including:
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The range of kits they supply is very diverse including static models, petrol powered, electric and steam.

Delivery is around 7 days.
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