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Model railway trains and train sets
Bring a miniature railway to life with ready-built locomotives and complete train sets. Choose the steam-era character of Flying Scotsman, the sound of a British Rail diesel or the streamlined presence of a modern passenger train, then enjoy the movement and detail on a compatible layout.
These are model railway trains for running and collecting. Select the gauge and control system first, and check whether you are buying a complete starter set or a locomotive or train pack that needs separate track and control equipment.
Ready-built model railway train · Hornby R1255M Flying Scotsman OO Gauge Train Set
Featured model railway trains
A compact Japanese railcar, a complete Flying Scotsman starter set and a sound-fitted TT:120 HST pack show three ways to enjoy railway running. The gauge, control system and included equipment are identified separately for every choice.
Great for compact Japanese branch-line running
Ready-built model railway train · 1:150 · Supplied ready-built
Great for classic Flying Scotsman passenger running
Ready-built model railway train · 1:76 · Supplied ready-built
Great for GWR high-speed running in TT:120
Ready-built model railway train · 1:120 · Supplied ready-built
Model railway train sets
A complete set gives you a train, a track plan and the supplied analogue control equipment together. Choose GWR passenger running, a mixed-traffic branch line or Flying Scotsman’s classic express character, with different rolling stock and display stories in each box.
Great for an expandable modern GWR starter railway
Ready-built model railway train · 1:76 · Supplied ready-built
Run a modern GWR passenger train with Hornby’s R1230M OO gauge set, including motorised and dummy Class 43 power cars, a coach, track and analogue control equipment for an expandable railway.
Great for a complete mixed-traffic starter railway
Ready-built model railway train · 1:76 · Supplied ready-built
Start an OO gauge railway with Hornby’s R1294M Branch Line Mixed Traffic set: a ready-built Class 06 diesel locomotive, passenger and goods stock, track, buildings and mains-powered control.
Great for classic Flying Scotsman passenger running
Ready-built model railway train · 1:76 · Supplied ready-built
Enjoy classic LNER railway running with Hornby’s R1255M Flying Scotsman set, combining a ready-built green steam-outline locomotive, three coaches, OO gauge track and analogue control equipment for an expandable layout.
Steam-outline model railway locomotives
A compact J52 saddle tank, the named B17 Darlington and Flying Scotsman offer three distinct British steam subjects. The B17 and J52 are locomotive-only additions, while the Flying Scotsman recommendation is a complete starter set; none uses a live-steam boiler.
Great for a characterful British steam locomotive
Ready-built model railway train · 1:76 · Supplied ready-built
Hornby’s R30433 B17 61652 Darlington brings BR green steam-era character to an OO layout. This ready-built 1:76 locomotive has a 21-pin DCC-ready socket and a separate accessory detailing pack.
Great for compact British steam shunting scenes
Ready-built steam-outline railway locomotive · 1:76 · Supplied ready-built
12.5 cm long
The short saddle-tank body gives this J52 a very different character from a large express locomotive. Its diecast construction and DCC-ready socket suit collectors who enjoy branch-line and yard running.
Great for classic Flying Scotsman passenger running
Ready-built model railway train · 1:76 · Supplied ready-built
Enjoy classic LNER railway running with Hornby’s R1255M Flying Scotsman set, combining a ready-built green steam-outline locomotive, three coaches, OO gauge track and analogue control equipment for an expandable layout.
Diesel model railway trains
Diesel subjects span very different railway experiences. TOMIX’s small Japanese railcar suits N gauge, the Police-livery Class 37 brings sound to an OO layout, and the GWR HST pair offers high-speed styling in TT:120. Check the gauge before choosing between them.
Great for compact Japanese branch-line running
Ready-built model railway train · 1:150 · Supplied ready-built
TOMIX 8619 represents Tarumi Railway’s Haimo 295-315 diesel railcar in metropolitan-area colours. The ready-built 1:150 N gauge model combines regional Japanese character with powered running for a compatible railway.
Great for a distinctive sound-equipped British diesel
Ready-built model railway train · 1:76 · Supplied ready-built
Hornby’s R30435TXS presents Class 37 No. 37093 in Police livery, with factory-fitted sound and a working blue light. This ready-built OO locomotive adds distinctive character to a compatible railway.
Great for GWR high-speed running in TT:120
Ready-built model railway train · 1:120 · Supplied ready-built
Enjoy GWR high-speed styling in a smaller railway footprint with Hornby’s TT3023TXSM train pack: two ready-built TT:120 power cars, including a motorised unit with factory-fitted HM7000 sound.
Passenger model railway trains
A streamlined passenger train creates a strong moving centrepiece. The GWR and LNER Azuma starter sets include OO track and analogue control equipment, while the TT:120 GWR HST pack is for a separately equipped TT layout.
Great for an expandable modern GWR starter railway
Ready-built model railway train · 1:76 · Supplied ready-built
Run a modern GWR passenger train with Hornby’s R1230M OO gauge set, including motorised and dummy Class 43 power cars, a coach, track and analogue control equipment for an expandable railway.
Great for modern Azuma passenger services
Ready-built model railway train · 1:76 · Supplied ready-built
Choose contemporary passenger running with Hornby’s R1288M LNER Azuma Class 800 set. Ready-built OO vehicles, a coach, track and analogue control equipment create a railway you can expand over time.
Great for GWR high-speed running in TT:120
Ready-built model railway train · 1:120 · Supplied ready-built
Enjoy GWR high-speed styling in a smaller railway footprint with Hornby’s TT3023TXSM train pack: two ready-built TT:120 power cars, including a motorised unit with factory-fitted HM7000 sound.
Sound-fitted model railway locomotives
Sound gives these ready-built trains an extra dimension during operation. The Class 37, Class 56 and HST pack cover promotional British Rail character, heavy freight and modern GWR passenger work, each with its exact sound-fitted release identified.
Great for a distinctive sound-equipped British diesel
Ready-built model railway train · 1:76 · Supplied ready-built
Hornby’s R30435TXS presents Class 37 No. 37093 in Police livery, with factory-fitted sound and a working blue light. This ready-built OO locomotive adds distinctive character to a compatible railway.
Great for heavy-freight sound and sector-era character
Ready-built model railway train · 1:76 · Supplied ready-built
Add heavy-freight character with Hornby’s R30155TXS Class 56 56060 The Cardiff Rod Mill. This ready-built 1:76 OO locomotive has factory-fitted HM7000 sound for a compatible model railway control system.
Great for GWR high-speed running in TT:120
Ready-built model railway train · 1:120 · Supplied ready-built
Enjoy GWR high-speed styling in a smaller railway footprint with Hornby’s TT3023TXSM train pack: two ready-built TT:120 power cars, including a motorised unit with factory-fitted HM7000 sound.
OO gauge model railway trains
OO gauge offers a wide choice of British subjects and familiar Hornby formats. Compare the green B17 and Class 47 as additions to an existing railway with the complete Flying Scotsman set, and match the control equipment to each model’s specification.
Great for a characterful British steam locomotive
Ready-built model railway train · 1:76 · Supplied ready-built
Hornby’s R30433 B17 61652 Darlington brings BR green steam-era character to an OO layout. This ready-built 1:76 locomotive has a 21-pin DCC-ready socket and a separate accessory detailing pack.
Great for a green British Rail diesel collection
Ready-built model railway train · 1:76 · Supplied ready-built
Build a British Rail-era fleet around Hornby’s R30182TXS Class 47 D1683. The green 1:76 OO locomotive arrives ready-built with HM7000 sound, offering distinctive diesel character for compatible layouts.
Great for classic Flying Scotsman passenger running
Ready-built model railway train · 1:76 · Supplied ready-built
Enjoy classic LNER railway running with Hornby’s R1255M Flying Scotsman set, combining a ready-built green steam-outline locomotive, three coaches, OO gauge track and analogue control equipment for an expandable layout.
N gauge model railway trains
N gauge makes room for a varied railway collection in a smaller footprint. Compare TOMIX’s compact Japanese railcar, Arnold’s Continental electric locomotive and Dapol’s named British Class 68 Vigilant. Each is supplied built; match the national body scale, control specification and layout requirements of the exact release.
Great for compact Japanese branch-line running
Ready-built model railway train · 1:150 · Supplied ready-built
TOMIX 8619 represents Tarumi Railway’s Haimo 295-315 diesel railcar in metropolitan-area colours. The ready-built 1:150 N gauge model combines regional Japanese character with powered running for a compatible railway.
Great for French diesel running in N gauge
Ready-built model railway train · 1:160 · Supplied ready-built
Add French diesel character with Arnold’s HN2653 SNCF CC 72006 in Multiservice livery. This ready-built 1:160 N gauge locomotive has directional lights and a Next18 socket for a separate decoder.
Great for a named British N gauge diesel
Ready-built model railway locomotive · Supplied ready-built
Vigilant combines DRS Compass livery with directional main and cab lighting and a five-pole motor. Its Next18 socket gives the finished locomotive a clear upgrade route for a compatible digital railway.
TT gauge model railway trains
Hornby TT:120 combines compact 1:120 bodies with distinctive British railway subjects. Flying Scotsman adds classic express-steam character, Indomitable brings BR large-logo diesel detail, and the GWR HST pair offers a sound-equipped high-speed train. These are additions to a separately equipped TT railway, with each release’s control equipment identified.
Great for a famous TT:120 steam subject
Ready-built model railway locomotive · 1:120 · Supplied ready-built
19.1 cm long
LNER Apple Green and the familiar Flying Scotsman name create an inviting compact express-steam display. This standard locomotive is a separately equipped-layout purchase, with track and control equipment chosen for your railway.
Great for BR large-logo diesel detail
Ready-built model railway locomotive · 1:120 · Supplied ready-built
17.4 cm long
BR large-logo blue, fine fitted details and directional lighting give Indomitable strong character in a compact TT:120 collection. Its five-pole drive and Next18-ready electronics support a thoughtfully equipped operating railway.
Great for GWR high-speed running in TT:120
Ready-built model railway train · 1:120 · Supplied ready-built
Enjoy GWR high-speed styling in a smaller railway footprint with Hornby’s TT3023TXSM train pack: two ready-built TT:120 power cars, including a motorised unit with factory-fitted HM7000 sound.
How to choose a model railway train
Choose a complete set or an addition to a layout. Hornby R1294M Branch Line Mixed Traffic OO Gauge Train Set, Hornby R1255M Flying Scotsman OO Gauge Train Set and Hornby R1230M GWR High Speed Train OO Gauge Set include track and analogue control equipment. A locomotive such as Hornby R30433 B17 61652 Darlington OO Gauge Locomotive or a power-car pack such as Hornby TT3023TXSM GWR Class 43 HST TT:120 Sound Train Pack is a different purchase: the compatible layout equipment is separate.
Match gauge and scale precisely. OO gauge Hornby models are generally 1:76; Hornby TT:120 locomotives and packs are 1:120. N gauge shares a running gauge across different national scale conventions: the Arnold example is 1:160 and the TOMIX railcar is 1:150. Matching a gauge does not by itself confirm a shared control system or a consistent body scale.
Read the exact control specification. DCC-ready means there is provision for a separate decoder. A sound-fitted TXS release already has its specified decoder. Follow the instructions for the model and controller combination, including the power supply, minimum curve and any app requirements. Connecting track and setting up a finished train are not kit-building difficulty.
Compare the recommended model railway trains
Gauge, stated scale, control system and included equipment are the useful comparisons for ready-built running models. Construction difficulty is omitted because these are finished trains; prototype steam or diesel traction does not describe the model’s actual electrical power source.
| Model | Railway subject | Gauge / scale | Control / supplied format | Included equipment | Price | Buy now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOMIX 8619 Tarumi Railway Haimo 295-315 N Gauge Diesel Railcar | Tarumi Railway Haimo 295-315 diesel railcar | N · 1:150 | Powered N gauge model; compatible controller separate · Ready-built model railway train | Model only; compatible track and control equipment separate | £63.86 | |
| Hornby R1255M Flying Scotsman OO Gauge Train Set | Flying Scotsman locomotive and three-coach train set | OO · 1:76 | Analogue DC set; locomotive DCC-ready · Ready-built model railway train | Controller Included · Power Supply Included · Track Included · Instructions Included | £199.99 | |
| Hornby TT3023TXSM GWR Class 43 HST TT:120 Sound Train Pack | GWR Class 43 HST power-car pair | TT · 1:120 | HM7000 sound decoder fitted · Ready-built model railway train | Instructions Included | £295.35 | |
| Hornby R1230M GWR High Speed Train OO Gauge Set | GWR Class 43 HST starter train set | OO · 1:76 | Analogue DC set; 21-pin DCC-ready locomotive · Ready-built model railway train | Controller Included · Power Supply Included · Track Included · Instructions Included | £99.99 | |
| Hornby R1294M Branch Line Mixed Traffic OO Gauge Train Set | Class 06 mixed-traffic branch-line train set | OO · 1:76 | Analogue DC starter set · Ready-built model railway train | Controller Included · Power Supply Included · Track Included · Instructions Included | £109.95 | |
| Hornby R30433 B17 61652 Darlington OO Gauge Locomotive | BR B17 61652 Darlington steam-outline locomotive | OO · 1:76 | Analogue DC; 21-pin DCC-ready socket · Ready-built model railway train | Model only; compatible track and control equipment separate | £103.08 | |
| Hornby R30397 BR J52 68846 OO Gauge Locomotive | BR Class J52 68846 0-6-0 saddle tank | OO · 1:76 | Analogue DC; 21-pin DCC-ready socket · Ready-built steam-outline railway locomotive | Locomotive, accessory pack and instructions; layout equipment separate | £145.00 | |
| Hornby R30435TXS Class 37 37093 Police Livery OO Gauge Sound Locomotive | BR Class 37 37093 Police promotional livery | OO · 1:76 | HM7000 sound decoder fitted · Ready-built model railway train | Model only; compatible track and control equipment separate | £121.50 | |
| Hornby R1288M LNER Azuma Class 800 OO Gauge Train Set | LNER Azuma Class 800 passenger train set | OO · 1:76 | Analogue DC starter set · Ready-built model railway train | Controller Included · Power Supply Included · Track Included · Instructions Included | £144.00 | |
| Hornby R30155TXS Class 56 56060 The Cardiff Rod Mill OO Gauge Sound Locomotive | BR Railfreight Class 56 56060 The Cardiff Rod Mill | OO · 1:76 | HM7000 sound decoder fitted · Ready-built model railway train | Model only; compatible track and control equipment separate | £189.95 | |
| Hornby R30182TXS Class 47 D1683 OO Gauge Sound Locomotive | BR Class 47 D1683 in green livery | OO · 1:76 | HM7000 sound decoder fitted · Ready-built model railway train | Model only; compatible track and control equipment separate | £137.24 | |
| Arnold HN2653 SNCF CC 72006 Multiservice N Gauge Locomotive | SNCF CC 72006 Multiservice diesel locomotive | N · 1:160 | Analogue DC; Next18 DCC-ready socket · Ready-built model railway train | Model only; compatible track and control equipment separate | £130.79 | |
| Dapol Class 68 Vigilant 68018 N Gauge | DRS Class 68 diesel locomotive | N · Scale not stated | DCC-ready Next18; decoder separate · Ready-built model railway locomotive | Locomotive and accessory bag; track and controller separate | £162.00 | |
| Hornby TT3004M Flying Scotsman TT:120 | LNER Class A1 4472 Flying Scotsman | TT · 1:120 | Standard release; verify control setup for the exact model · Ready-built model railway locomotive | Locomotive, accessory pack and instructions; track and controller separate | £128.15 | |
| Hornby TT3067M Indomitable TT:120 | BR Class 50 50026 Indomitable | TT · 1:120 | DCC-ready Next18; decoder separate · Ready-built model railway locomotive | Locomotive with detailing accessories; track and controller separate | £151.20 |
Gauge, control systems and complete railway sets
The most useful buying distinctions are what will run on your layout and what is actually in the box. Keep the prototype subject separate from the model’s power and control.
| Railway choice | Build and display appeal | What to look for | Catalogue examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete OO train sets | Track and analogue control equipment provide a coherent starting point for passenger or mixed-traffic running. | Check the exact locomotive, coaches or wagons, track plan and supplied power equipment. | Hornby R1294M Branch Line Mixed Traffic OO Gauge Train Set; Hornby R1255M Flying Scotsman OO Gauge Train Set; Hornby R1230M GWR High Speed Train OO Gauge Set; Hornby R1288M LNER Azuma Class 800 OO Gauge Train Set |
| OO locomotives | A new locomotive adds a different working role or historical theme to an existing railway. | A 21-pin DCC-ready socket on the B17 or J52 is not a factory-fitted decoder. | Hornby R30433 B17 61652 Darlington OO Gauge Locomotive; Hornby R30397 BR J52 68846 OO Gauge Locomotive; Hornby R30182TXS Class 47 D1683 OO Gauge Sound Locomotive |
| N gauge models | Smaller bodies offer another route into layout running and transport collecting. | Arnold HN2653 is 1:160, TOMIX 8619 is 1:150, and Dapol’s Vigilant is the N gauge Next18 DCC-ready release. Match the exact control equipment and national body scale. | Arnold HN2653 SNCF CC 72006 Multiservice N Gauge Locomotive; TOMIX 8619 Tarumi Railway Haimo 295-315 N Gauge Diesel Railcar; Dapol Class 68 Vigilant 68018 N Gauge |
| TT:120 locomotives and train packs | Named steam and diesel locomotives and a modern HST create contrasting compact railway scenes. | Flying Scotsman is supplied as a standard locomotive; Indomitable is Next18 DCC-ready; TT3023TXSM is a sound-fitted power-car pack. Track and controller are separate. | Hornby TT3004M Flying Scotsman TT:120; Hornby TT3067M Indomitable TT:120; Hornby TT3023TXSM GWR Class 43 HST TT:120 Sound Train Pack |
| Sound-fitted releases | Sound adds another layer to the operation of a distinctive locomotive. | Match the exact release and control arrangement; a similar code without TXS may have different equipment. | Hornby R30435TXS Class 37 37093 Police Livery OO Gauge Sound Locomotive; Hornby R30155TXS Class 56 56060 The Cardiff Rod Mill OO Gauge Sound Locomotive; Hornby TT3023TXSM GWR Class 43 HST TT:120 Sound Train Pack |
Browse all model railway trains
Explore the reviewed range with tabs matching the recommendation sections. Results use a shuffled order, with ordinary numbered pages as the range grows.
Hornby R1255M Flying Scotsman OO Gauge Train Set
Hornby R30397 BR Class J52 68846 OO Gauge Steam Locomotive
Hornby TT3004M Flying Scotsman Class A1 TT:120 Model Locomotive
Hornby R30433 B17 61652 Darlington OO Gauge Locomotive
Frequently asked questions
Are these train models kits?
The selected railway trains are supplied ready-built. A complete starter set still needs its track connected and equipment set up, but that is separate from constructing a locomotive kit.
What is the difference between a train set and a train pack?
A complete starter set such as Hornby R1255M Flying Scotsman OO Gauge Train Set includes track and control equipment. A pack such as Hornby TT3023TXSM GWR Class 43 HST TT:120 Sound Train Pack supplies the train vehicles and specified accessories, so compatible track, power and control equipment are separate.
Does DCC-ready mean the locomotive has sound?
No. DCC-ready identifies provision for a decoder, such as the socket on Hornby R30433 B17 61652 Darlington OO Gauge Locomotive. The exact TXS releases selected here are factory sound-fitted, which is a different supplied specification.
Do steam and diesel models use steam or diesel fuel?
These model railway locomotives receive electrical power through the track. Steam and diesel describe the full-size prototype or the outline represented by the model.
Can OO, N and TT trains use the same track?
No. Choose a compatible track gauge for the exact model. Scale and gauge are related but different specifications, and controller compatibility also needs to be checked.
Where can I find train construction kits instead?
Our Train Models guide covers display and construction projects, including wooden mechanisms, static plastic locomotives and folded-metal kits. The Steam Locomotive Models guide explores steam-era construction subjects in more depth.
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