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Product Information

This 00 gauge engine by Hornby is a replica of a travelling post office. The kit includes a Ex GWR locomotive, an operating mail coach, a clerestory coach, pieces to make up an oval track, and a power track. The mail coach features a net which is projected forwards in order to collect the mail bag from the trackside pickup hook.

Product Identifiers

BrandHornby

MPNR1180

GTIN5010963411800

UPC5010963411800

eBay Product ID (ePID)691141042

Product Key Features

Number of Items in Set3

Year Manufactured2014

Power TypeAC

Age Level17 Years & Up

EraEra 3 - The Big Four (1923-1947)

VintageNo

ColourGreen

GaugeOO

FeaturesPainted, Advertising Specimen

Corporate LiveryGreat Western Railway

MaterialSteel, Diecast, Pressed Steel, Plastic

Control SystemAnalogue

TypeStarter Set

ThemeTransportation

Dimensions

Item Height12v DC

Item Weight1.6 kg

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4.4

17 product ratings

13 users rated this 5 out of 5 stars
1 users rated this 4 out of 5 stars
1 users rated this 3 out of 5 stars
1 users rated this 2 out of 5 stars
1 users rated this 1 out of 5 stars

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Good value

Good quality

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by knocker874
19 Mar, 2017
Very good starter train.
This is very good starter train set. Very well priced. The track is bigger than you think. The detail of the train is also good. The controller is the thing that lets it down, I mean by that the forward and reverse switch is poor. Other than that I am well pleased.
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by gemchi20
28 Dec, 2017
Brilliant
My great nephew just loves this. Delivery was really quick even during the Christmas busy period.
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by pehoug-48
07 Nov, 2019
Its HORNBY so qual;ity bound to be good
lookedaround for a reasonably pricedrfoyal mail GWR train set until I found this one at a reasonable price
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by wightymichael
29 Mar, 2017
very good highly detailed
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by fiat2006
27 Sep, 2017
R1180 postal train.
This model makes an interesting action addition to any layout.
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by eUn1E2JpSYi@Deleted
14 Nov, 2018
Not impressed
If I had received this Hornby I'm sure o would be impressed but it did mot arrive Stoll waiting!!!!!!!!!
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by eduffy981
05 Jul, 2018
Good gift for a Postal worker.
Haven't opened the box as it's a gift.
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by robermagya-7
05 Apr, 2018
Nice
Good
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by 123-tamsin
08 Sep, 2017
Rubbish quality
This broke on the first day.
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by syw7htw3sv2@deleted
14 Dec, 2016
Good quality set.
Like all Hornby equipment this set is robust and runs beautifully and is good fun for all ages!
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New