Hornby R30095 LNER, Class 43 HST Train Pack – Era 11

Hornby R30095 LNER Class 43 HST

Originally conceived as a cheaper, more reliable alternative to the Advanced Passenger Train in the early 1970s, the British Railways Board authorised the development of a prototype High Speed Diesel Train, with two locomotives designated as Class 41. These aerodynamic power cars were constructed by British Railways Engineering Ltd at their Crewe Works and emerged in June and August 1972, fitted with Paxman Valenta 12RP200L engines, developing 2,250 hp.

Upgraded for 2023, the Hornby R30095 LNER, Class 43 HST pack includes lights front and rear, kinomatic coupling system and motorised fans in the roof on certain HST’s where the fan is visible through the roof vents. Fitted with a 5 pole motor and dual flywheels the motor car is all wheel drive. Both units are fitted with 21 pin DCC sockets and pre-fitted dual speakers which allow for the use of sound on DCC as well as offering greater control of the lights and fans.

The Hornby LNER, Class 43 HST was the iconic class 43 used across the UK mainly on the east coast mainline and they have mainly been replaced by Azuma’s.