Hornby R1271M iTraveller 6000 Train Set, Multi Colour & R8201 Track Link Wire Pack, DCC Compatible , Black

My grandson was very please with it

I am basing this review on the amazingly low price of £87:32 Amazon was selling this for.For a starter set it’s brilliant, plus with the new Hornby HM App Controller you are getting future proofed.The Diesel locomotive works well and looks good too.it responds well to the slider controls on my iPad and it’s basic sound selections are ok for the price paid.The three wagons are decent Hornby basic wagons and run nicely.I had no problem pairing the controller with my iPad using Bluetooth.The oval track and point for siding adds great value.As I said if you are paying the lower end of£100 it’s a steal but I certainly wouldn’t pay the£150 some are asking,I don’t think it’s worth it.To sum up,if you are looking for a simple small starter set you should be pleased with this.

I’ll be honest connecting my iPad with the app to the box is tricky but once it’s connected away you go.Excellent and my old (1960s) Triang trains run on it as well.

Nice idea hope Hornby expand the range my grandson is well “chuffed” with his

The idea is good, but the fulfilment is terrible. A very raw product. Not all phones and tablets can be connected. I tried five different devices with updated firmware and etc. but with only one Samsung S9 I was able to establish the connection. Even when the connection was established, it was disconnecting periodically. This was a Christmas present for a child with autism, and for three hours while I tried desperately to connect to multiple devices, the child was sobbing nonstop. Very harsh experience.

This is the second one I had delivered. First one box open transformer stolen out of it.This one can't connect to app. Tried all different ways, total load of rubbish. Had to go and buy another controller £47.AVOID.

This is great fun, modern age meets classic

Cheaper on Amazon than Hornby good starter train set that use the mobile phone as a controller.