Hornby - Train Set - R1255M Flying Scotsman Analogue OO Gauge Locomotives Model Railway Sets, Starter Electric Locomotive Kits - Miniature Steam Engine Building Kits, 1:76 Scale Model Train Gifts

Brilliant train set. Lots of fun for Grandson and Grandad!

Bought this for my grandson for Christmas and to make sure that everything worked my husband set it up. (And played with it all afternoon). A bit fiddly getting the track assembled and my main concern was the controller. From reading reviews a lit seemed to have ones that didn’t work which is why we set it up. Value for money? Yes possibly. The controller is a bit flimsy and cheap looking. Not sure how long it will last. Also no rail map so have had to send for one. The controller in the flying Scotsman set appears to be a better quality. It’s fir a 5 year old so would recommend .

Ok set

Absolutely brilliant straight out of box.

The loco and carriages are nicely detailed and the track and fishplates work well, the controller could do with a upgrade as the forward and reverse slide switch is very stiff and takes a lot of pressure to move it. worst of all is the coupling from the loco to the tender is very weak and flimsy eg keeps dropping off the tender which also could do with a decent upgrade. Take a look at the older hornby flying scotsman how the tender attaches to the train you will see it is more stronger and robust.

Great price and great delivery. Always wanted the Flying Scotsman as a child! Great product.

After 10 minutes of use, no power. Controller issue, no lit powerlight. Checked track, train connectivity etc. Really disappointed as is my 10 year old.

Lovely set, husband chuffed and straight back to his childhood! Unlike others we don’t seem to be having an issue with controller… all good up to now. One issue was packaging! It came in an enormous outer box with little packing so the train box was damaged both ends, luckily everything inside ok but if it where a present I’d have to send it back.