Hornby OO Hull Trains Class 802/3 "Amy Johnson" 802301 5 Car Train Pack
OO Hull Trains Class 802/3 “Amy Johnson” 802301 5 Car Train Pack
This OO scale 5-car Class 802/3 set captures Hull Trains’ modern intercity bi-mode unit named in honour of pioneering aviator Amy Johnson. You get a full-length high-speed formation built for display layouts and mainline OO operations.
Featuring:
- Five-car articulated formation: Includes full Class 802/3 set with driving vehicles and intermediate coaches in matched Hull Trains livery.
- Bi-mode design detail: Represents modern diesel-electric capability used on electrified and non-electrified routes.
- Amy Johnson tribute livery: Commemorative 802301 unit marking Hull’s historic aviation link through Amy Johnson.
- Fine printed detailing: Sharp livery application, printed numbering, and accurate modern body features.
- OO scale compatibility: Designed for 1:76 OO gauge track systems with standard couplings.
Finished Model Dimensions (Approximate):
- Length per car: 34.2 cm
- Total set length (5 cars): 171 cm
- Width: 3.5 cm
- Height: 5 cm
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: OO (1:76)
- Model: Class 802/3 Hull Trains “Amy Johnson” 802301
- Formation: 5-car intercity multiple unit
- Material: Injection-moulded plastic with metal components
- Assembly: Ready-to-run
- Paint/Glue: Not required
- Recommended Age: 14+
- Power Requirement: None (DCC compatibility depends on variant)
- Compatibility Notes: Suitable for OO gauge track systems and standard coupling layouts
Perfect for: Modern railway collectors, UK intercity layout builders, and OO scale modellers focused on contemporary passenger services.
Why this model matters
The Class 802/3 units form part of Hull Trains’ modern fleet operating intercity services between Hull and London. These bi-mode trains were introduced to improve journey times and flexibility on partially electrified routes.
The “Amy Johnson” unit, 802301, pays tribute to Hull-born aviator Amy Johnson, one of the first women to fly solo from England to Australia in 1930. Her achievement marked a major moment in aviation history and remains closely linked to the city of Hull.
This train reflects the shift in UK rail travel towards high-speed, fuel-flexible multiple units designed for mixed infrastructure networks. It represents modern British rail identity while connecting to early aviation heritage.
How to use it
Place the full 5-car set on OO gauge track for realistic intercity operation or static display. You can stage it at a modern platform scene or run it on continuous mainline layouts for high-speed passenger services. No assembly, paint, or glue is required.
This is a plastic model set. Assembly, paint, and glue are not required. It is not a toy.