Avanti West Coast has announced that model enthusiasts have a chance to get their hands on the first Hornby Avanti West Coast Pendolino.

The money raised will go towards Action for Children.

Bids can be made via the charity’s eBay site found by clicking here. The auction ends on 7 February. The opening price is £249.99.

Mounted on a wooden plinth, the model features a leading carriage and one trailer carriage.

Hornby are taking pre-orders for the model versions. They are expected to be available from December 2020.

What did officials say?

Richard Scott, Partnership and Strategy Director at Avanti West Coast, said:

“This marks the start of Avanti West Coast’s partnership with this very worthy cause. We are very much looking forward to working with Action for Children and this fabulous auction will hopefully kick off lots of fundraising in the coming months.”

Ermelinda Ceci, Senior Corporate Development Executive, Action for Children, said:

“We’re so excited to be working with Avanti West Coast as part of our partnership with FirstGroup. Auctioning this incredible model train set will mean that our partnership, which supports young people on their journey to better mental health, will be able to help even more children have a safe and happy childhood.”

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