Hornby R3873 BR Class 370 Advanced Passenger Train Sets 370 003 and 370 004 5-car pack - Era 7 OO Gauge

R3873

Hornby R3873 BR Class 370 Advanced Passenger Train Sets 370 003 and 370 004 5-car pack - Era 7 OO Gauge. DCC Ready x3 8 Pin Socket. British Rail Class 370 Advanced Passenger Train 5-car Pack Set 370 003 comprising DTS Sc48103, TBF Sc48603 and NDM Sc49003 City of Derby, along with Set 370 004 comprising TBF Sc48604 and DTS Sc48104. By the end of 1970 the British Rail Board began considering the third design phase of the Advanced Passenger Train; the prototype for the full production trains that would incorporate the technology of the APT-E in a practical application. From the outset the pre-production APT project, or APT-P, was considered to be nothing more than a proving prototype for evaluation, prior to the finalised Advance Passenger Train design being authorised for squadron service; the APT-S. Having settled on electric traction for the production APT, the West Coast main line between Euston and Glasgow was the obvious route for conducting testing, being electrified along its length and with some severe curves that curtailed high speed travel. The date for commencement of services was set for 1977 and the Chief Mechanical and Electrical Engineers' Department (CM&EE) design engineers began work in October 1973. In a move similar to the current situation of the DfT defining design specifications, it was the passenger business of British Rail that decided upon the original configuration for the APT-P; each set was to comprise fourteen cars, with the two power cars marshalled at the outer ends of the sets. It soon became clear that the use of two pantographs, one on each power car, was unsuitable for the OHP wires in place at that time and the use of two power cars in the middle of the train became the only option, effectively cutting the train in half. This created two 1+6 formations of DTS, TS, TRBS, TU, TF, TBF and NDM (Non-Driving Motor), through which passengers could not pass due to the high magnetic fields generated by the electrical equipment contained in the NDM. The NDM was the first vehicle completed for testing in June 1977 and it spent a year on static tests at RTC Derby, as well as dynamic tests on the WCML with a spare HST Power Car from September 1977. In mid-1978 the power car was joined by the rest of the first half set for testing on the WCML and was unveiled to the press on June 7th but, hampered by industrial action, it was to be February 1979 before various formations of the full train were marshalled to test different aspects of the train. At the end of the year, on December 20, 1979, a new rail speed record of 162.2mph was achieved and by March 1980 all three APT-P trains were delivered and ready for mileage accumulation on the WCML. Having finally achieved full route clearance and with testing indicating that all was progressing to plan, shadow passenger service was set to commence on June 9, 1980 with a daily Glasgow/London return service. A demonstration run on April 18th with a 1+9 set was meant to usher in a new era of high speed rail travel, but a derailment caused by a faulty articulated bogie signalled the beginning of the APT �jinx� and the postponement of passenger introduction. Wheelsets had to be rebuilt across the fleet, and reliability problems with the tilt, transmission and braking systems were also exacerbated by the mediocre ride quality. It was also found that failure of the tilting mechanism could result in the APT exceeding its kinematic envelope and potentially coming into contact with an APT travelling in the opposite direction. It was to be Spring 1981 before main line testing could resume and by now media and public opinion was turning against the project, with some individuals in Government and within the British Railways Board expressing their discontent as well. Entering public service on December 7, 1981 at first all went well, but very cold weather in Scotland on December 9th and again on December 11th resulted in the brakes freezing and the APT being taken out of traffic until the summer of 1982. A year of technical R&D project running followed, before limited passenger running took place across 1983/84 to assess passenger comfort using the full 2+12 sets between London Euston and Glasgow, culminating in a new time and speed record for the 401 mile trip of three hours and fifty-two minutes; an average speed of 103mph. Far exceeding its budget, APT-P had now effectively reached the end of its development programme and although a number of plans had been suggested for the implementation of APT in service, in a number of formations and with varying traction options, the APT-S, APT-R, APT-T, APT-U and APT-V projects never materialised. The fleet of six sets had been reduced since March 1983, parts being cannibalised to keep the remaining vehicles running and at the end of May 1985 the APT-P was withdrawn from service, with the Intercity Development Train (APT-D) continuing until December 1986.

Shipping And Handling

UK Deliveries

We currently ship via Royal Mail 1st Class and various courier services. We quote standard shipping rates for UK delivery on our website based on the value of the shopping added to you cart. Orders received on Saturdays / Sundays will be shipped on the following Monday and if received on Bank Holidays will be sent the following Tuesday. 

Collection

Collection can be made in store free of charge please select collection when placing your order and you will receive an email once your order is ready to collect. Please only collect after being notified that your items are ready. Click And Collect In Store Monday - Saturday 10am-5pm

Courier Service We do require a Home or Mobile telephone number and a delivery date or special instructions of where to leave courier parcels if no one is home. (Parcels can't be left without a signature.) 

Our Current Postage Rates UK Orders: (Including off shore Islands) £0.00 up to £100.00 £5.00 By Royal Mail Postage and Packing Or 2nd Class £3.99. (Southern Ireland is covered as Tracked Airmail and is £18.20) Standard Royal Mail delivery is covered for a Retail value of £20.00 for the complete parcel to cover loss or damage. (If you need higher insurance please select Courier Shipping) UK orders: £100.01 up to £500.00 (Except Southern Ireland, Scottish Highlands & UK Islands See Below for prices) Up to 30 kilos £8.99 By Courier / Shipping Company or Special Delivery Items are insured up to £500 These deliveries must be signed for. (24 Hour Delivery Service) Any orders £500 - £1000 are £17.98 as they will need to be shipped in two parcels to enable the £500.00 compensation per parcel.

Scottish Lowlands:DD, DG, EH, FK, G ,KY, ML, TD, AB1-16, AB21-25, AB30, AB39, PA1-19, KA (Except 27 & 28) Up to 30 kilos £8.99 Per order up to £500 or £15.98 Any orders £500 - £1000 are £15.98 as they will need to be shipped in two parcels to enable the £500.00 compensation per parcel. (24 Hour Delivery Service)

Other Courier Regions: 

Northern Ireland BT1-17 & BT18+ Up to 30 kilos £23.99 Per order up to £500.00 Any orders £500.00 - £1000 are £47.98 as they will need to be shipped in two parcels to enable the £500 compensation per parcel. (48 Hour Delivery Service) 

Scottish Highlands 24Hr: AB31-38,AB40-56, IV1-28, IV30-32, IV36-40, IV52-54, IV63, KW1-14, PA21-38, PH4-41, PH49-50 Up to 30 kilos £28.99 Per order up to £500 Any orders £500 - £1000 are £57.98 as they will need to be shipped in two parcels to enable the £500 compensation per parcel (24 Hour Delivery Service) 

Scottish Offshore 48Hr: HS, IV41-49, IV51, IV55-56, KA27-28, KW15-17, PA20, PA,41-49, PA60-80, PH42-44 Up to 30 kilos £28.99 Per order up to £500 Any orders £500 - £1000 are £57.98 as they will need to be shipped in two parcels to enable the £500 compensation per parcel. (48 Hour Delivery Service dependent on Ferry Scheduals & Weather) 

Republic Of Ireland Ireland, Eire 'None Post Code Areas': Up to 20 Kilos £23.99 Per order up to £500 Any orders £500 - £1000 are £47.98 as they will be shipped in two parcels to enable the £500 compensation per parcel. (48-72 Hour Delivery Service) 

Isle Of Wight & Scilly: PO30-41 Up to 30 kilos £24.99 Per order up to £500 Any orders £500 - £1000 are £49.98 as they will need to be shipped in two parcels to enable the £500 compensation per parcel. (24 Hour Delivery Service) 

Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Herm, Sark, Isle Of Man: £29.99 Per order up to £500.00 Any orders £500 - £1000 are £59.98 as they will be shipped in two parcels to enable the £500 compensation per parcel. (24-48 Hour Delivery Service)

Claims for lost Royal Mail posted items can be claimed for after 15 working days after the due date of delivery (for 1st class this is the next working delivery day) up to the Retail value of £20.00 under the new Royal Mail terms so we suggest for piece of mind using the courier Service. Claims for damaged parcels must be made to us as soon as possible. Claims for lost or damaged parcels sent by Special Delivery can not be made until 10 working days have elapsed from the due date of delivery. (for Special Delivery this is after the guaranteed delivery date) Claims will be submitted by us to Royal Mail in writing and take approximately 14 days to be determined by Royal Mail, you will be contacted after this time to offer replacement goods or a full refund. Claims to Couriers or Shipping Companies will be submitted in writing by us within 7 days of loss or damage and may take up to 6 weeks to be determined by the Courier or Shipping Company, you will be contacted after this time to offer replacement goods or a full refund.

OVERSEAS DELIVERIES

Delivery Schedule

We deliver your order right away. We will normally send your order to you within 1-2 business days. International orders are generally received in under 3 days. Mail is collected from our store Monday to Friday at 4pm we will try to ship all orders received the before 1.30pm as much as is humanly possible.

Back Orders

If your item is not in stock for any reason, we will back order for you. You will always be emailed or called with the option to cancel your order if you would rather not wait for the item to be delivered by our suppliers.

Tax Charges

For orders made from the UK or the European Union, 20.00% VAT is added. All other orders are VAT free.

Credit Card Security

When the order is placed at our website, credit card numbers are encrypted using 256 bit encryption. They are only decrypted after they reach our computer. They are not held in clear text on any web site. Paypal payments are placed within the secure paypal web site.

Guarantee

We guarantee your satisfaction. All of our products come with a 7 day no quibble guarantee. (Please see our Terms for more information).

Reaching Us

If you need to reach us, please email us using the link on the store page, alternatively, you can call on 01642 909794 (International +44 01642 909794) or write to us at 2J Brighouse Business Village Riverside Park Middlesbrough Teesside TS2 1RT United Kingdom

For items that are not faulty:-

Our returns policy is as per, The Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 that come into force in the UK on 13th June 2014. 

These Regulations apply in relation to contracts entered into on or after that date. 

Regulations superseded, the following do not apply in relation to contracts entered into on or after 13th June 2014— the Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2000, the Cancellation of Contracts made in a Consumer’s Home or Place of Work etc. Regulations 2008.

The consumer (you) may cancel the sale at any time in the cancellation period without giving any reason, and without incurring any liability except under these provisions— 
(a) where enhanced delivery chosen by consumer; 
(b) where value of goods diminished by consumer handling; 
(c) where goods are returned by consumer.

Normal cancellation period.

The cancellation period ends as follows for sales contracts; the cancellation period ends at the end of 14 days after the day on which the goods come into the physical possession of, (a) the consumer, or (b) a person, other than the carrier, identified by the consumer to take possession of them. 

Exercise of the right to withdraw or cancel. 

To withdraw an offer to enter into a distance or off-premises contract, the consumer must inform the trader of the decision to withdraw it. By either phone call or Email.

To cancel a contract of sales (under regulation 29(1) Of, The Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations), the consumer must inform the trader of the decision to cancel it. Either by phone call or Email.

Where the consumer informs the trader by sending a communication (Phone call or Email), the consumer is to be treated as having cancelled the contract in the cancellation period if the communication is sent before the end of the period. 

Peters Spares must make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as the consumer used for the initial transaction, unless the consumer has expressly agreed otherwise. 

If the value of the goods is diminished by any amount as a result of handling of the goods by the consumer beyond what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods, the trader may recover that amount from the consumer, up to the contract price. 

For the purposes of the above paragraph handling is beyond what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods if, in particular, it goes beyond the sort of handling that might reasonably be allowed in a shop.

It is not Peters Spares responsibility to collect the goods, the consumer must— 
(a) send them back, or (b) hand them over to the trader or to a person authorised by the trader to receive them.

The consumer must bear the direct cost of returning goods 

The address to which goods must be sent is, Peters Spares Model Railways Ltd, Unit 2J Brighouse Business Village, Riverside Park, Middlesbrough, TS2 1RT, without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days after the day on which the consumer informs the trader of the cancellation. 

Once your goods have arrived back to the trader, we will refund you by your original payment method unless agreed by the consumer.

Return of faulty goods:-

Peters Spares Model Railways Ltd, fully complies with, The Consumer Rights Act 2015.

The Consumer Rights Act 2015 became law on 01 October 2015, replacing three major pieces of consumer legislation - the Sale of Goods Act, Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations and the Supply of Goods and Services Act.

The following are statutory rights, under a goods contract.

Goods to be of satisfactory quality.

Goods to be fit for particular purpose.

Goods to be as described. 

Other pre-contract information included in contract. 

Goods to match a sample. 

Goods to match a model seen or examined. 

Trader to have right to supply the goods etc. 

What remedies are there? If statutory rights under a goods contract are not met.

Consumer’s rights to enforce terms about goods.

Right to reject.

Partial rejection of goods. 

Time limit for short-term right to reject.

Right to repair or replacement 

Right to price reduction or final right to reject