He took it home as a present for his wife Brenda and named it Paddington as they were living near Paddington Station at the time. Islands, Northern Ireland and Scottish Highlands will need to select a Royal Mail Service as we are unable to offer a next day service to these areas. Proof that the story resonates just as much in the 21st century: the Hornby Junior Paddington Bear train set.

Reference to the start-up guides in the enclosed Operator’s Manual allows for independent control of each locomotive, even though they may be operating on the same oval of track and also includes instructions for learning further digital control skills, such operating both locomotives in unison on a ‘double-header’ train or utilising the extended slow running characteristics to shunt wagons into the layout’s siding with precision. We will introduce you exclusively to Newpay finance products provided by NewDay Limited under this Introducer Appointed Representative arrangement. In fact, that was how he came to have such an unusual name for a bear, for Paddington was the name of the station”. The plastic contents make it ideal for little hands to play and explore, before taking the next step into Hornby"s junior range; Hornby Railroad. The track in this set can be extended by using the Kato Unitrack Variation Packs to form a set layout design or by using Sections of Kato Unitrack to create your own miniature wonderland.This colour scheme was unveiled by Karen Jankel (Michael Bond's Daughter) at London Paddington on Wednesday the 10th of Januay 2018. On June 27, 2017 Michael Bond sadly died leaving behind a legacy that will continue to enthrall and engage generations to come with a new TV show, stage shows and more films on the horizon we're all going to need plenty of marmalade sandwiches and mugs of hot cocoa.

Scale model of a Class 800/0 Electric Multi-unit decorated in a unique GWR livery featuring "Paddington Bear" as seen in 2018. This battery-operated Paddington� themed train set is the perfect introduction into the world of Hornby.This Paddington Bear Train Set and Corgi Model Bundle is full of joy for any fan of the marmalade sandwiche eating bear. uk is not a representative of these suppliers, but may receive a commission when purchases are made through links on this page. This battery-operated Paddington themed train set is the perfect introduction into the world of Hornby. Mum or Dad might like to put this on display in their home to bring back childhood memories or it would add an extra level of detail to your child's new trainset.

Supplier links are provided for your convenience and do not guarantee that the product is currently available. The plastic contents makes it ideal for little hands to play and explore, before taking the next step into Hornby�s junior range; Railroad. This special livery was produced to mark the 60 year anniversary of the Paddington Bear stories by Michael Bond. On June 27, 2017 Michael Bond sadly died leaving behind a legacy that will continue to enthrall and engage generations to come with a new TV show, stage shows and more films on the horizon we"re all going to need plenty of marmalade sandwiches and mugs of hot cocoa.

Slot the track pieces together and watch as the express train (fitted with lights) whizzes around it and through the tunnel. A wonderful introduction for young ones into the world of model railway, this Paddington Bear inspired beginner Train Set is entirely battery operated and includes easy to assemble track and scenery.

Hornby Junior Paddington Bear Train Set R1247 OO GAUGE *** BATTERY OPERATED TRAIN SET, 2x AA BATTERIES REQUIRED - NOT INCLUDED *** Product Info Michael Bond bought a small toy bear on Christmas Eve 1956. Containing the always popular Hornby Junior Paddington Bear Train set, this will keep the children entertained for hours and even contains secenic accessories to complete the set such as a cardboard tunnel and station.The Class 800 AT300 is a bi-mode multiple unit built by Hitachi for Great Western Railway and London North Eastern Railway. In fact, that was how he came to have such an unusual name for a bear, for Paddington was the name of the station'. Since 1958, the books have been translated in 30 different languages across 70 titles and sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. Aerosols and certain glues can only be shipped by courier and so will attract an extra charge, each item will be highlighted, and courier postage charged as standard. On June 27, 2017 Michael Bond sadly died leaving behind a legacy that will continue to enthrall and engage generations to come with a new TV show, stage shows and more films on the horizon we’re all going to need plenty of marmalade sandwiches and mugs of hot cocoa.