Hornby R4897 OO IEP BiMode Class800/0 Test Train is a detailed model train designed for authentic modern railway modelling in OO scale.
Featuring:- Test Train Livery: Modelled as the Hitachi Class 800/0 IEP Test Train.
- Drive & Performance: Features a 5-pole skew-wound motor.
- Control & Compatibility: DCC Ready with an 8-pin socket.
- Lighting: Features interior lighting and directional lighting.
- Couplings & Integration: The Class 800 tooling uses proprietary couplings between cars and can be coupled in multiple.
- Scale: 1:76 Scale OO Gauge
- Gauge: OO
- Brand: Hornby
- Model Type: Multiple Unit
- Control System: DCC-ready
- Decoder Interface: 8-pin
- Minimum Curve Radius: Radius 3
- Lighting: Interior lighting and directional headlights & tail lights
- Coupler Type: Proprietary coupling between cars
- Material: Plastic and metal
- Power Source: 2 rail DC
- Assembly: Ready-to-run
Ideal for OO scale modellers and collectors seeking a detailed representation of the Class 800/0 IEP Test Train, with DCC-ready operation and lighting features.
Why this model mattersThe Hornby Class 800 tooling represents the bi-modal Class 800 IEP and was developed with the full support of Hitachi Rail Europe. The Test Train version captures the distinctive Hitachi test-train configuration in OO scale while retaining the established Class 800 tooling features.
How to use itPlace the ready-to-run train on suitable OO track and operate it using a compatible 2-rail DC control system. For DCC operation, the model is equipped with an 8-pin DCC-ready socket. The model can also be operated with its directional and interior lighting features. Follow the supplied instructions for installation, operation and maintenance.

