Does the point come with 'fish plates'?

From what i remember it comes with 3.. And assumes the track it's connecting to has the opposite fishplate attached.. So if your curves/straights you're connecting have none then you'll need to purchase some extras.

I am looking to purchase this for my sons Hornby Santa Express set to extend the track, is it comparable and will the train operate on it ?

Yes it is okay for you to use , R8073 point right hand and R8072 is left hand. just make sure the electric feed to the track is in the correct position. I.E TO THE END BY THE PLASTIC LEVER .If it wasn't t he branch off piece would not have power to the rail which meant the loco would come to a stop. Hope that helps you. RW

Do i Need a Separate control for points section Id so wgere do i get one

We manage the points manually, so you'd be best off asking in a hobby shop. You can get electronic points controls, but they sometimes only work sporadically.

ASIN	B000H5V1VA
Assembly Required	No
Batteries	1 Unknown batteries required.
Batteries Required?	No
Batteries included?	No
Best Sellers Rank	2,812 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 1 in Model Train Landscaping Track Construction
Colour	Black
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,456)
Date First Available	6 Jan. 2007
Educational Objective(s)	Promotes fine motor skills and basic understanding of physics through play
Item model number	R8073
Language	English
Manufacturer recommended age	3 years and up
Material Type(s)	Plastic
Number of Game Players	1 player
Number of pieces	1
Product Dimensions	18.29 x 7.62 x 0.51 cm; 50 g
Radio Control Suitability	indoor
Scale	OO
Track Width/Gauge	OO
tech_spec_battery_description_toys	1 x unknown battery

Hornby R8073 OO Gauge Right Hand Point Track - Extra Track Pieces for Model Railway Sets, Model Train Track Pieces - Scale 1:76, Black

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