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Hornby Amtrak Acela NEC High-Speed Service OO Battery Powered Model Train Set HO Track HR1400, Blue & Gray
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Hornby Amtrak Acela NEC High-Speed Service OO Features
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The gift of a Hornby train set is the gateway to a whole new experience, a world of model railways where nostalgia is shared between generations and new memories are forged. Hornby is a household name and is famous as an international brand LEADER in the model railway hobby.
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Since 1971, Amtrak has been serving the United States in passenger services across the country. Acela provides easy and reliable commutes in the Northeast Corridor connecting metropolises of the region reaching high speeds of 150 mph with stops including Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Washington DC.
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This analog train set comes with an Acela 3-unit train, oval HO layout, imitation lights, along with cardboard kits to build a platform and tunnel.
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Comes with everything needed to run the train right out of the box, just needs batteries! Makes a perfect gift!
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Batteries not included. Needs 2 AA Batteries to run.
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Target gender: male
About Hornby Amtrak Acela NEC High-Speed Service OO
Amtrak celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2021 and have been a significant part of transportation across the United States for leisurely passengers traveling to over 500 destinations. The Acela runs the Northeast Corridor (NEC) of the United States and provides the majority of passengers as it connects commuting between major downtowns from Boston to Washington DC, accounting for 1/3 of Amtrak's annual passengers; 4 million users ride the Acela every year. Introduced to its route in 2000, the Acela became the first high speed rail in the Americas reaching up to speeds of 150 mph, but averaging 84 mph along its route over the heavily used railroad system in the country. The Acela is one of the only electric trains that Amtrak operates, using diesel among the longer territories. The Acela has created a safe, reliable and quick way to travel in a modern age in a classic way to travel, opening up a resurgence of commuting and development for the future.
