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product_id: 297872779
title: "R1253M Eurostar 'Yellow Submarine' Train Set - Analogue"
brand: "hornby"
price: "131684 Ft"
currency: HUF
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 6
category: "Hornby"
url: https://www.desertcart.hu/products/297872779-r1253m-eurostar-yellow-submarine-train-set-analogue
store_origin: HU
region: Hungary
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# Iconic Beatles Vinyl Wrap 288mm Length Model 00 Gauge Precision R1253M Eurostar 'Yellow Submarine' Train Set - Analogue

**Brand:** hornby
**Price:** 131684 Ft
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚄 Ride the wave of nostalgia with the Yellow Submarine Eurostar – where music meets model mastery!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** R1253M Eurostar 'Yellow Submarine' Train Set - Analogue by hornby
- **How much does it cost?** 131684 Ft with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hu](https://www.desertcart.hu/products/297872779-r1253m-eurostar-yellow-submarine-train-set-analogue)

## 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

- • **Era 9 Realism:** Captures the Eurostar Class 373 from 1996-2018, blending nostalgia with precision.
- • **Collector’s Dream:** Limited edition design inspired by the first-ever Eurostar advertising livery.
- • **Skill-Building Assembly:** Engage your hand-eye coordination with a beginner-friendly build experience.
- • **Authentic 00 Gauge Scale:** Perfectly sized at 288mm for seamless integration into your model railway setup.
- • **Legendary Beatles Collaboration:** Own a piece of music and rail history with the iconic Yellow Submarine livery.

## Overview

The Hornby R1253M Eurostar 'Yellow Submarine' Train Set is a meticulously crafted 00 gauge analogue model celebrating the historic 1999 Beatles-themed Eurostar livery. Measuring 288mm in length and designed by GEC Alsthom, this Era 9 replica combines iconic pop culture with precise railway modeling, making it a must-have collectible for enthusiasts aged 14 and up. Assembly required, no batteries needed.

## Description

Eurostar’s first use of the Class 373 for an external agency marketing campaign took place in September 1999, when the surviving Beatles; Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison, along with the Apple Corporation, transformed Sets 3005/3006 with a vinyl wrap that recreated scenes from The Beatles’ film, ‘Yellow Submarine’. Just one of the promotional events that marked the release of the remixed song track CD that Autumn, along with the remastered version of the film that was released in cinemas and on video, at the time the film had been unavailable for over a decade and the relaunched version included scenes that were edited out of the original, while the album featured new mixes of songs, such as ‘With A Little Help From My Friends’ and ‘Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds’, the first such time a Beatles album had ever been remixed. Costing in excess of 100,000, the artwork was the result of four months intensive work by Apple Corporation's Art Director, Fiona Andreanelli, with the finished vinyl artwork taking two weeks to print and a further six days to apply to the train. At over 400 metres in length, each carriage portrayed a different design, telling a different part of the Yellow Submarine story. On Wednesday 8 September, accompanied by a Jazz band playing ‘Yellow Submarine’, Sets 3005/3006 departed Waterloo on the official launch, much to the surprise of passengers booked on the service, which was a normal departure rather than a dedicated press charter. The train retained the graphics for the next three months, operating between London, Paris and Brussels but fate was not kind to Sets 3005/3006 as, despite featuring the first advertising livery to be featured on Eurostar, the Sets were the first of the Class 373 trains to be scrapped, being sent to European Metal Recycling (EMR) at Kingsbury on 27 October 2016. Note: The designs featured on this model are a representation of the graphics that were applied to the eighteen passenger cars of Sets 3005/3006 and are not intended to accurately portray the livery in service. Please note, box and model dimensions are shown as identical however only represent the box/package size.

Review: Love the train set. - Amazing set for a beginner. The remote has issues that you learn how to manage. Managed to get this used at a steal price.
Review: I collect Beatles collectables but also into 00 hornby railway products. Fantastic product.

## Features

- Operator/Livery: Eurostar, Beatles imagery
- Gauge: 00
- Period : Era 9 (1996 - 2018)
- Length 288mm
- Designer : GEC Alsthom

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08485DNXB |
| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #62,701 in Toys ( See Top 100 in Toys ) #3 in Pre-Built Model Trains |
| Color | Yellow |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (96) |
| Date First Available | 9 October 2020 |
| Educational Objective(s) | Construction capability, Hand-Eye Coordination |
| Item model number | R1253T |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 14 years and up |
| Material Type(s) | Plastic |
| Number of Game Players | 1 |
| Number of Puzzle Pieces | 8 |
| Product Dimensions | 81.28 x 30.48 x 10.16 cm; 2 kg |
| Radio Control Suitability | indoor |
| Rail Gauge | standard-gauge |
| Remote Control Included? | No |
| Scale | OO |
| tech_spec_battery_description_toys | No batteries required |

## Images

![R1253M Eurostar 'Yellow Submarine' Train Set - Analogue - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/712odZZFLpL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Do the cars light up?**
A: No, they don't

**Q: Can i order any beatles coaches car for the yellow submarine Trains?**
A: They have all gone out of stock forever. I missed out too.

**Q: Will this fit “G” scale track?**
A: No. It is OO scale which is closest to HO

**Q: Can this be used with 18” radius HO scale track ?**
A: Yes

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love the train set.
*by D***H on 3 January 2026*

Amazing set for a beginner. The remote has issues that you learn how to manage. Managed to get this used at a steal price.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by T***N on 9 August 2021*

I collect Beatles collectables but also into 00 hornby railway products. Fantastic product.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by B***. on 10 January 2026*

Good quality; shipping was on time.

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*Last updated: 2026-01-26*