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Hornby R4897 OO IEP BiMode Class800/0 Test Train

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Description

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.
Model Dimensions (Approximate):
  • Scale: 1:76 Scale OO Gauge
  • Gauge: OO
Technical Specifications:
  • 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 matters

The 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 it

Place 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.

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