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Description  

Hornby Dublo D1 Die-Cast Loading Gauge (DA459) – Boxed – Vintage Model Railway Accessory.

Up for sale is a genuine Hornby Dublo D1 Diecast Loading Gauge, a classic and highly collectable accessory from the golden era of vintage model railways. This iconic piece is perfect for collectors, Hornby enthusiasts, and anyone looking to add historically accurate detail to their OO gauge layouts.

⭐ Item Condition

  • Loading Gauge:
    • Structurally sound, complete, and in good vintage condition
    • Shows slight age-related wear consistent with its age.

  • Original Box:
    • Present and intact
    • Shows age-related shelf wear, edge rubbing, and slight discolouration
    • Labels/printing remain legible

Please review all photos as they form part of the description.

📐 Key Features

  • Original Hornby Dublo D1 accessory

  • Die-cast metal construction – durable and true to period

  • DA459 stamped/labelled model

  • Suitable for OO gauge layouts / 00 gauge railways

  • Ideal for vintage Hornby collections, dioramas, and restoration projects

  • Harder-to-find boxed example

🔍 Why This Item?

Collectors value boxed Hornby Dublo items highly, especially accessories such as the D1 Loading Gauge. Its diecast metal build and original packaging make it a classic example of Hornby engineering and mid-20th-century model railway design.

Perfect for:
• Display collections
• Hornby Dublo restorers
• OO gauge railway modellers
• Enthusiasts seeking authentic vintage accessories

📮 Postage & Packaging

Your item will be well-packaged to ensure it arrives safely. I ship quickly and treat all collectibles with care.




We have a great model trains.
Model is in good condition.
Some cosmetic wear, nothing you wouldn't expect from much loved toys.
Vintage vehicle all original.
Boxed
Great addition to the collection.
We have more fantastic Models currently listed.



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angles of our items.
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Shipping
This will be sent tracked delivery.
We do combine postage where possible.
We do recycle packaging materials mainly boxes to keep the postage costs as low as possible.
We opt for a tracked delivery system which isn't the cheapest option, but works out to be the
better option. The postage is for UK mainland only.
Returns
Item to be returned within 30 days, if found to be not as described. We do conduct investigations for lost and damaged items via shipping, this is why tracked is our preferred shipping method. All costs are at our expense, the item must be returned via recorded/tracked delivery and as soon as we receive we will issue a refund of the cost price only and not the postage costs this is the responsibility of the buyer. If the item is not in the same condition as the item left us then we will not issue a refund and item will be returned at buyers expense without exception. All returns must be packaged correctly to avoid any damage in transit and this is also the responsibility of the buyer as they were the ones who packaged it again if sent damaged then a refund will not be granted
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