Hornby Playtrains: Harry Potter Hogwarts Express Train Set (w/ Steam)

Playtrains: Harry Potter Hogwarts Express Train Set (with Sound & Steam) Bring the Magic of the Harry Potter Hogwarts Express Home! Delight your little ones with the Hogwarts Express, a toy train set designed to spark imagination and creativity for children aged 5–8.  Perfect for boys and girls, this beautifully crafted set captures the magic of the world-famous Hogwarts Express train from the Harry Potter films. With real steam, working lights, and authentic sound effects, playtime becomes a fully immersive Wizarding World adventure—safe, fun, and endlessly engaging. The set includes everything needed for magical journeys: the Hogwarts Castle Steam Locomotive, two coaches with magnetic couplings, an easy clip figure-of-8 track with a siding, Kings Cross Platform 9 ¾ Station, Hogsmeade Station buildings, and a hand controller for easy, intuitive operation.  Every detail is designed for hands-on fun and imaginative storytelling, making it the ultimate gift for young Harry Potter fans. This set has everything your children need for hours of fun and the Playtrains toy system offers a host of extra trains, track and buildings that can be added to this set to create a bigger toy train set.  All Playtrains products are compatible. Play, build, and explore with the Playtrains Harry Potter Hogwarts Express train set.

Hornby Playtrains: Station and Platform

Playtrains: Station and Platform Complete their railway world with this charming station building set, specially designed for Hornby Playtrains. The perfect way to bring a child’s train set to life, this station adds purpose and storytelling to every journey. With a detailed station building and four platform sections, children can create their very own bustling stop where passengers hop on and off before the next adventure begins.  Made from robust plastic and supplied in a simple kit form, it’s easy to assemble and built to handle enthusiastic play from children aged 5–8. The realistic colours give the layout an authentic feel, while the sturdy construction provides the reassurance parents look for.  Whether they’re announcing arrivals, planning departures or imagining busy travel days, this station set encourages creative role play and longer, more engaging play sessions. Fully compatible with all Hornby Playtrains toys, it’s a wonderful way to expand their railway and make every trip feel like a real journey.

Hornby Playtrains: Harry Potter Hogwarts Express Coach Pack

Playtrains: Harry Potter Hogwarts Express Coach Pack Add even more magic to their railway adventure with the Hogwarts Express Pack of 2 Coaches. Designed as the perfect addition to the Harry Potter Back to Hogwarts Train Set, these extra carriages let young witches and wizards expand their train and bring even more of the wizarding world to life.  Easy to attach with simple magnetic couplings, the coaches click neatly into place, making them ideal for children aged 5–8 to connect and play independently. Whether they’re setting off from Platform 9¾ or imagining the journey to Hogwarts, a longer train means even bigger stories and more creative play.  Built to last and officially licensed, these Hogwarts Express coaches are a wonderful way to grow their set, encourage imaginative storytelling, and make every trip to Hogwarts feel that little bit more magical.

Hornby Branch Line Mixed Traffic Train Set

Branch Line Mixed Traffic Train Set This exciting electric train set brings the theme of a classic branch line to life, where goods and passengers travel to connect communities. With easy clip-together track, you can quickly build the oval layout with a siding and start playing straight away. The set includes a motorised diesel locomotive, passenger coach, two open wagons, a mains-powered controller, a station building, platform and midi play mat to inspire hours of imaginative play. Best of all, the adventure can grow — add more track, trains and buildings to expand the railway and create even bigger journeys. Perfect for railway fans with big imaginations. Includes: 1x Class 06 06008 BR Blue Diesel Locomotive 1x 4-Wheeler Passenger Coach 1x 7 Plank Wagon "Duxbury Park Colliery" 1x 7 Plank Wagon "A.Bramley Fenny Stratford & Oxford" 1x Station Building 1x Platform 1x Play Mat 1x Buffer Stop 1x Oval Loop of Track w/ Siding 1x Wall Transformer 1x Controller 1x Rerailer - OO Scale

Hornby BR, Collett Corridor Brake Third Class LH Coach '4936'

BR, Collett Corridor Brake Third Class LH Coach '4936' Although introduced onto the GWR by Collett from 1925, many of these modern-for-their-time coaches lasted in service until the 1960s, with many examples passing into departmental use. Some retained their chocolate and cream livery after nationalisation of Britain’s railways in 1948 and others were painted in the new owner’s crimson and cream.  These wooden-framed, but steel-panelled ‘bow-ended’ coaches were also ‘handed’ in a throw-back to the days they were introduced, when coach sets were marshalled with the compartments to the south (sunny) side and the corridors alongside London Paddington’s Platform 1 for ease of loading/unloading. For example, a left-hand brake coach would have its corridor on the opposite side to a right-hand brake. - OO Scale

Hornby BR, Collett Corridor Brake Third Class RH Coach '4937'

BR, Collett Corridor Brake Third RH Coach '4937' Although introduced onto the GWR by Collett from 1925, many of these modern-for-their-time coaches lasted in service until the 1960s, with many examples passing into departmental use. Some retained their chocolate and cream livery after nationalisation of Britain’s railways in 1948 and others were painted in the new owner’s crimson and cream.  These wooden-framed, but steel-panelled ‘bow-ended’ coaches were also ‘handed’ in a throw-back to the days they were introduced, when coach sets were marshalled with the compartments to the south (sunny) side and the corridors alongside London Paddington’s Platform 1 for ease of loading/unloading. For example, a left-hand brake coach would have its corridor on the opposite side to a right-hand brake. - OO Scale

Hornby BR, Collett Corridor Composite LH Coach '6149'

BR, Collett Corridor Composite LH Coach '6149' Although introduced onto the GWR by Collett from 1925, many of these modern-for-their-time coaches lasted in service until the 1960s, with many examples passing into departmental use. Some retained their chocolate and cream livery after nationalisation of Britain’s railways in 1948 and others were painted in the new owner’s crimson and cream.  These wooden-framed, but steel-panelled ‘bow-ended’ coaches were also ‘handed’ in a throw-back to the days they were introduced, when coach sets were marshalled with the compartments to the south (sunny) side and the corridors alongside London Paddington’s Platform 1 for ease of loading/unloading. For example, a left-hand brake coach would have its corridor on the opposite side to a right-hand brake. - OO Scale

Hornby BR, Collett Corridor Composite RH Coach '6150'

BR, Collett Corridor Composite RH Coach '6150' Although introduced onto the GWR by Collett from 1925, many of these modern-for-their-time coaches lasted in service until the 1960s, with many examples passing into departmental use. Some retained their chocolate and cream livery after nationalisation of Britain’s railways in 1948 and others were painted in the new owner’s crimson and cream.  These wooden-framed, but steel-panelled ‘bow-ended’ coaches were also ‘handed’ in a throw-back to the days they were introduced, when coach sets were marshalled with the compartments to the south (sunny) side and the corridors alongside London Paddington’s Platform 1 for ease of loading/unloading. For example, a left-hand brake coach would have its corridor on the opposite side to a right-hand brake. - OO Scale

Hornby BR, Collett Corridor Third Class Coach '4551'

BR, Collttt Corridor Third Class Coach '4551' Although introduced onto the GWR by Collett from 1925, many of these modern-for-their-time coaches lasted in service until the 1960s, with many examples passing into departmental use. Some retained their chocolate and cream livery after nationalisation of Britain’s railways in 1948 and others were painted in the new owner’s crimson and cream.  These wooden-framed, but steel-panelled ‘bow-ended’ coaches were also ‘handed’ in a throw-back to the days they were introduced, when coach sets were marshalled with the compartments to the south (sunny) side and the corridors alongside London Paddington’s Platform 1 for ease of loading/unloading. For example, a left-hand brake coach would have its corridor on the opposite side to a right-hand brake. - OO Scale

Hornby RailRoad Grand Central HST Train Pack

Railroad Range - RailRoad Grand Central HST Train Pack Includes: - Distinctive Grand Central black and orange striped livery - Iconic Grand Central logo emblazoned on bodysides  - Power car running number, 43465 - Dummy car running number, 43484 - Power and Dummy cars have working lights. - Two etched nameplates with the legend, ‘Peter Fox 1942-2011 Platform 5’ (accessory bag for the dummy car) - 8 PIN DCC Socket (Conversion to digital is possible by using either R7336 8 Pin TXS Sound decoders or R8249 8 PIN Standard decoders) - NEM Coupling pockets - 5 Pole Skew Wound Motor - Motor bogie fitted with tracton tyres - Spare traction tyres included (For a full rake, these locomotives are perfect to run with the following Grand Central Mk3 coaches: R40440, R40441, R40442, R40443 and R40444) - OO Scale Locomotive information: Grand Central Railway purchased six Class 43 power cars and twenty-four Mk3 passenger coaches from Porterbrook Leasing in 2006. Major modifications were required for the Class 43 power cars to make them compatible with the Mk3 coaches. These included changing the train supply from three-phase to 1,000V conventional ETS, fitting jumper connections, changing the central door locking system and more modifications to the couplings and electrical systems. Grand Central launched their new London King’s Cross to Sunderland passenger service on 18 December 2007. No. 43465 was outshopped from Crewe Works in October 1977 as 43065 in an InterCity Blue and Grey livery. The locomotive entered traffic straight after at Heaton. Not long after, it was repainted into an InterCity Swallow livery. In the late 1980s, 43065 was one of eight power cars fitted with buffers and TDM multiple working equipment to make sure it could work with brand new Class 91 electric locomotives using Mk3 rolling stock. Grand Central acquired 43065 and refurbished the locomotive at Brush Traction in 2010.  It faced a renumbering change to 43465 and acquired a new Grand Central black and orange striped livery. In 2017, the Grand Central Class 43 locomotives were purchased by East Midlands Trains with the last Grand Central HST service commencing on New Year’s Eve. By 2018, 43465 was painted in an East Midlands Trains blue livery with red and orange stripes. This livery was updated for the ex-Grand Central HSTs by featuring a deeper blue gradient. 43365 is currently in service as a Rail Adventure power car and was part of Rail Adventure’s first dive onto British rails, with the company previously only being based out of Germany. No. 43484 was outshopped from Crewe Works on 25 February 1978 in a BR InterCity blue and yellow livery and was also part of unit 254015. The locomotive entered service in April of the same year. Not long after, it was repainted into an InterCity Swallow livery. In the late 1980s, 43084 was one of eight power cars fitted with buffers and TDM multiple working equipment to make sure it could work with brand new Class 91 electric locomotives using Mk3 rolling stock. Grand Central acquired 43084 and overhauled the locomotive at Brush Traction in 2010. It faced a renumbering change to 43484 and acquired a new Grand Central black and orange striped livery.  In 2017, the Grand Central Class 43 locomotives were purchased by East Midlands Trains with the last Grand Central HST service commencing on New Year’s Eve. 43484 was part of a farewell tour for the Grand Central HSTs called The Grand Farewell with the promoters being The Branch Line Society. As for temporary names, the locomotive carried ‘County of Derbyshire’ and then ‘Peter Fox 1942-2011 Platform 5’ nameplates up until the end of The Grand Farewell tour.  By 2018, 43484 was painted in an East Midlands Trains blue livery with red and orange stripes. This livery was updated for the ex-Grand Central HSTs by featuring a deeper blue gradient. 43484 is currently in service as a Rail Adventure power car and was part of Rail Adventure’s first dive onto British rails, with the company previously only being based out of Germany. 43484 was outshopped from the painters in Rail Adventure grey on 19 April 2021.

Hornby GWR Lamp Room and Private Office pack

GWR Lamp Room and Private Office pack Includes: - Resin, ready made and hand painted buildings - Small GWR Pagoda station building - Small lamp hut  - OO scale Pack information: While railway stations can be dominated by large station buildings there are often many other smaller buildings and rooms dotted around the premises. During the Big Four era there would often be a lamp room on the platform allowing for all the required station lamps to be stored. Offices are also a key part of the station environment for clerical staff to go about their business.

Hornby LSWR, 4 Wheel Coach, Passenger Brake, 82 - Era 2

LSWR, 4 Wheel Coach, Passenger Brake, 82 - Era 2 - Includes: - NEM coupling pockets - Step boards (item provided for you to fit/install) - Era 2 - OO Scale Vehicle information and history: Small coaches such as this 4 Wheeled Coach proved especially good at branch line work, where their small size was more acceptable to lower passenger numbers, and enabled the traversing of tight radius curves and hauled by smaller engines. This LSWR coach is modelled as having step boards to enable access at stations with low platforms and oil lamp lighting.Brake Baggage Coaches combined the installation of a brake with the ability to move luggage as well.

Hornby Waiting Room

Waiting Room Includes - Station building with accessories (Brick or Stone sticker finishes for you to to apply to the building) - Station Accessories (trolley with tractor, benches, luggage barrow, weigh machines) - Straight section of platform - Staircase Platform section with fence - OO scale

Hornby Straight Platform

Straight Platform - Same length as R600 Standard straight track (168mm / 16.8cm) - Clip together construction with other platform pieces in the Hornby range (e.g R462/R463/R464) - OO scale

Hornby Platform Shelter

Platform Shelter Includes - Wooden Platform Shelter - Platform Accessories (luggage scales, trolley) - Straight Platform section - OO scale

Hornby Building Extension Pack 1

Building Extension Pack 1 Extend your set in easy steps by adding Track Packs and TrakMat Accessory Packs all the way to the full layout pictured on your TrakMat scenic underlay sheet. Contents: Straight Platform x 2 Platform Ramps x 2 Single Distance Signal - OO scale

Hornby Country Station (OO)

Country Station Includes two Straight Platform sections two curved platform sections two platform ramps approach steps with fence platform accessories alternative signage transfers. - OO Scale

Hornby Curved Platform (Large Radius)

Curved Platform (Large Radius) - Designed to fit on the outside of a 2nd Radius curve track (e.g R606/R607) - Length is 212mm (21.2cm) - Clip together construction with other platform pieces in the Hornby range (e.g R460/R462/R463) - OO scale

Hornby Curved Platform (Small Radius)

Curved Platform (Small Radius) - Designed to be positioned on the inside of a 2nd radius curve (e.g R606/R607) - Clip together construction with other platform pieces in the Hornby range (e.g R460/R462/R464) - OO scale

Hornby Platform Ramp

Platform Ramp - Detailed platform surface and Edge paving slabs - Clip together construction with other platform pieces in the Hornby range (e.g R460/R462/R463) - Fencing NOT included - OO scale

Hornby Station Halt

Station Halt Includes  - Wooden Halt building - Straight Platform - 2x Platform Ramps  - Platform Fencing  - Platform accessories (weigh machine, trolleys, nameboards with sticker names) - Paint and weathering will enhance the building and details further (NOT included) - OO scale

Hornby Station Terminus

Station Terminus Designed to be either a terminus station or a through mainline station, this is a very adapatable kit and can you can even choose your own name to add from many choices York or Ashford being some. Includes - Straight platform sections - End platform ramps - Platform fencing - 2x Subway sections of platform - 2x Platform canopy sections - Booking office building (includes stone or brick wall sticker finishes) - Platform accessories (nameboards and sticker names) - OO scale

Hornby Booking Hall

Booking Hall No train station is ever complete without a booking hall! If you are yet to add one into your layout then this is just the one waiting to be brought home today. Why not add some people figurines into the scene to bring this bustling booking stall to life? Includes one straight platform section, approach steps with fence, platform accessories and alternative signage transfers. The upper gable and chimneys can be repositioned to change the architecture. - OO scale

Hornby Platform Canopy

Platform Canopy - plastic kit - OO scale