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product_id: 451306256
title: "Hornby Electric Train Set - HR1000T Amtrak Acela NEC High-Speed - HO Gauge Train Starter Sets, Adult Vintage Trains, Small Hobby Model for Adults - with Tracks, MidiMat, Connecting Track, Controller"
brand: "hornby"
price: "1166 zł"
currency: PLN
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 4
category: "Hornby"
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# Electric motor for smooth operation HO scale high-speed model Complete track & controller set Hornby Electric Train Set - HR1000T Amtrak Acela NEC High-Speed - HO Gauge Train Starter Sets, Adult Vintage Trains, Small Hobby Model for Adults - with Tracks, MidiMat, Connecting Track, Controller

**Brand:** hornby
**Price:** 1166 zł
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚄 Own a piece of rail history — don’t just watch trains, command them!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Hornby Electric Train Set - HR1000T Amtrak Acela NEC High-Speed - HO Gauge Train Starter Sets, Adult Vintage Trains, Small Hobby Model for Adults - with Tracks, MidiMat, Connecting Track, Controller by hornby
- **How much does it cost?** 1166 zł with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/451306256-hornby-electric-train-set-hr1000t-amtrak-acela-nec-high-speed)

## Best For

- hornby enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted hornby brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **All-Inclusive Starter Kit:** Includes tracks, MidiMat, connecting track, and controller for an instant immersive setup.
- • **Plug & Play Electric Power:** Powerful motor ensures smooth, reliable operation for both beginners and seasoned hobbyists.
- • **Authentic High-Speed Detail:** Experience the iconic Amtrak Acela NEC in precise HO scale with realistic livery and craftsmanship.
- • **Perfect for Every Skill Level:** User-friendly yet detailed, ideal for newcomers and collectors craving authenticity.
- • **Timeless Hornby Craftsmanship:** Over 100 years of model railway expertise delivering meticulous engineering and classic design.

## Overview

The Hornby HR1000T Amtrak Acela NEC High-Speed Electric Train Set is a meticulously crafted HO scale model designed for adult hobbyists and collectors. Featuring authentic detailing, a powerful electric motor, and a complete track and controller setup, it offers an immersive railway experience. Backed by Hornby’s century-long legacy in model railways, this set balances beginner accessibility with collector-grade precision, making it a standout addition to any model train enthusiast’s collection.

## Description

The HR1000T Amtrak Acela NEC High-Speed Service Electric Model Train Set HO Track HO scale train set by Hornby offers an exquisite model railway experience, perfect for both novice enthusiasts and seasoned collectors. AMTRAK, is a passenger railroad service that provides medium and long-distance intercity service in the contiguous United States and to nine Canadian cities.Founded in 1971, Amtrak today serves more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces, operating more than 300 trains daily over 34,000 km of track.. The locomotive is a stunning representation of the original, boasting authentic livery, realistic detailing, and superior craftsmanship that Hornby is celebrated for. Hornby is known for its commitment to quality and precision, ensuring each model train set for adults is an accurate and durable model. Amtrak Acela NEC High-Speed Service Electric Model Train Set HO Track train set for adults hobby set exemplifies this dedication, with features such as a powerful motor for smooth operation, finely detailed bodywork, and high-quality construction materials. This model train HO scale compatible set is designed to be both user-friendly and highly detailed, making it accessible to beginners while offering the depth and realism that experienced modelers appreciate. These HO train sets for adults and electric train sets for adults are suitable for ages 14 and up, making it a wonderful gift for teenagers and adults alike who are interested in railway history. The engaging and educational aspects of building and operating the model railway can inspire creativity and attention to detail, providing hours of enjoyment. The Amtrak Acela NEC High-Speed Service Electric Model Train Set HO Track is a standout piece in any collection, and these HO gauge train sets allow you to bring a piece of railway heritage into your home. Whether you are starting a new hobby or adding to an existing collection, the Hornby Amtrak Acela NEC High-Speed Service Electric Model Train Set HO Track small scale train set is an excellent choice.

Review: Broke down immediately. Hornby company has plummeted downhill. - 4 of the Hornby products we purchased - for hundreds of dollars - broken down within 2 months. Shoddy workmanship. The Acela, a 5th Hornby product, was broken the day we got it. Hornby company has plummeted. Many of the products are defective. Moreover, we sent 4 engines back to Hornby for repair. We should have done a simple return instead. The engines got there in 4 days but then were stuck at customs for more than 4 weeks. Hornby and USPS/Parcel Force never informed us a customs payment had been slapped on them that Hornby refused to pay. Now they're supposedly heading back to the US - unrepaired - and we're told it may take a very long time. Hornby refused to issue reimbursement for $670 worth of defective trains, not including tax. They refuse to send us replacements. They say we must go through desertcart. desertcart says the return window is no longer open, even though it was open at the time we shipped the engines to the UK. desertcart just has a computer to talk to you, so you can't make it understand sense. Hornby has real people, but they don't understand sense either and can't get around their bureaucratic rules that conveniently serve their own profits. desertcart said we have to go to the manufacturer. Round and round. Asked Hornby again, and they still refuse to issue reimbursement or replacement for their 4 defective engines because we did not buy them directly from them but through desertcart. Never heard anything so absurd and so tight-fisted. They obviously earned money selling these engines to desertcart. So why can't they pay us back? Why should they keep their $670? This company makes millions and can't afford to replace 4 engines and can't afford to make operable engines. Hornby is hard-hearted, cold-fisted, and bureaucratic. Their engines are junk. Don't waste your money on Hornby. Stick with Bachmann. Their engines rarely break down and when they do, you get immensely better service. They're located in the US so you don't have to deal with UK customs and poor UK customer service.
Review: Low quality - Toy not hobby, really cheaply made, no lights, doors and windows are just decals, only one electrical pick up on the locomotive front boggie, it stops at every switch, the other 3 boggies have plastic wheels, bodies are light weight and flimsy plastic. Controller is terrible, the only good part of this set are the tracks, actually pretty decent right up there with atlas. I purchased this set as an open box like new condition for half price. I’m keeping it because of that, otherwise it would be returned. The full price being asked for this set brand new is absolutely ridiculous and definitely not worth it

## Features

- Complete Set for Enthusiasts: The HR1000T Amtrak Acela NEC High-Speed Service Electric Model Train Set HO Track model train set features Complete electric train set., delivering a great experience for enthusiasts
- Exceptional Detail and Craftsmanship: Crafted with exceptional attention to detail, this vintage train set offers realistic design, capturing the essence of the iconic locomotive and providing an immersive electric train set
- Hornby's Renowned Quality: Hornby hobby train sets are known for their meticulous engineering and accurate depictions of classic trains; This makes Hornby model trains a top choice for hobbyists and collectors who seek authenticity
- Perfect for All Skill Levels: Great for beginners and enthusiasts, this adult train set combines user-friendly simplicity with intricate detail; This train starter set is accessible for newcomers while offering depth for experienced modelers
- About Hornby: As the UK's leading model railway designer, Hornby have been thrilling model making enthusiasts for over 100 years; Since 1920 Hornby have been the brand leader in 00 Gauge model railway design

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08ZCR3R7J |
| Customer Reviews | 2.9 2.9 out of 5 stars (7) |
| Date First Available | June 7, 2022 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 2 pounds |
| Item model number | HR1000T |
| Manufacturer | Hornby Hobbies |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 6 years and up |
| Product Dimensions | 26 x 14 x 4 inches |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐ Broke down immediately. Hornby company has plummeted downhill.
*by K***. on November 25, 2022*

4 of the Hornby products we purchased - for hundreds of dollars - broken down within 2 months. Shoddy workmanship. The Acela, a 5th Hornby product, was broken the day we got it. Hornby company has plummeted. Many of the products are defective. Moreover, we sent 4 engines back to Hornby for repair. We should have done a simple return instead. The engines got there in 4 days but then were stuck at customs for more than 4 weeks. Hornby and USPS/Parcel Force never informed us a customs payment had been slapped on them that Hornby refused to pay. Now they're supposedly heading back to the US - unrepaired - and we're told it may take a very long time. Hornby refused to issue reimbursement for $670 worth of defective trains, not including tax. They refuse to send us replacements. They say we must go through Amazon. Amazon says the return window is no longer open, even though it was open at the time we shipped the engines to the UK. Amazon just has a computer to talk to you, so you can't make it understand sense. Hornby has real people, but they don't understand sense either and can't get around their bureaucratic rules that conveniently serve their own profits. Amazon said we have to go to the manufacturer. Round and round. Asked Hornby again, and they still refuse to issue reimbursement or replacement for their 4 defective engines because we did not buy them directly from them but through Amazon. Never heard anything so absurd and so tight-fisted. They obviously earned money selling these engines to Amazon. So why can't they pay us back? Why should they keep their $670? This company makes millions and can't afford to replace 4 engines and can't afford to make operable engines. Hornby is hard-hearted, cold-fisted, and bureaucratic. Their engines are junk. Don't waste your money on Hornby. Stick with Bachmann. Their engines rarely break down and when they do, you get immensely better service. They're located in the US so you don't have to deal with UK customs and poor UK customer service.

### ⭐ Low quality
*by P***P on May 8, 2025*

Toy not hobby, really cheaply made, no lights, doors and windows are just decals, only one electrical pick up on the locomotive front boggie, it stops at every switch, the other 3 boggies have plastic wheels, bodies are light weight and flimsy plastic. Controller is terrible, the only good part of this set are the tracks, actually pretty decent right up there with atlas. I purchased this set as an open box like new condition for half price. I’m keeping it because of that, otherwise it would be returned. The full price being asked for this set brand new is absolutely ridiculous and definitely not worth it

### ⭐ This item is very cheesy
*by A***R on August 6, 2024*

I wish that I can send it back. It’s very cheesy and cheap.

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