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product_id: 85908371
title: "Hornby Ready to Play Right and Left Hand Manual Switches (2pcs). Track Pieces"
brand: "lionel"
price: "€ 48.18"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/85908371-hornby-ready-to-play-right-and-left-hand-manual-switches
store_origin: IE
region: Ireland
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# Dimensions: 36.32 x 17.78 x 2.54 cm Assembly Required: Yes Weight: 222 g Hornby Ready to Play Right and Left Hand Manual Switches (2pcs). Track Pieces

**Brand:** lionel
**Price:** € 48.18
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Hornby Ready to Play Right and Left Hand Manual Switches (2pcs). Track Pieces by lionel
- **How much does it cost?** € 48.18 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/85908371-hornby-ready-to-play-right-and-left-hand-manual-switches)

## Best For

- lionel enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted lionel brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Age-Appropriate Fun:** Recommended for ages 14 and up, ideal for young enthusiasts.
- • **Ready-to-Play Scale:** No batteries needed, just set up and go!
- • **Durable Plastic Build:** Designed to withstand the test of time and play.
- • **Expand Your Collection:** Perfect for enhancing your Harry Potter train set!
- • **Versatile Track Options:** Includes both left and right-hand switches for dynamic layouts.

## Overview

The Hornby Ready to Play Right and Left Hand Manual Switches set includes two essential track pieces designed for the Harry Potter Remote Controlled Hogwarts Express Train Set. Made from durable plastic, these switches are easy to assemble and perfect for ages 14 and up, allowing for creative and expansive train layouts.

## Description

Hornby Ready to Play Right and Left Hand Manual Switches (2pcs). Track Pieces

## Features

- Pieces in the box: 2
- No Scale, Whats in the Box: 2x Track and Track Accessories
- Operator: Playtrains
- expand your Harry Potter Remote Controlled Hogwarts Express Train Set (R1268)
- contains a left-hand and right-hand set of points

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Product Dimensions | 36.32 x 17.78 x 2.54 cm; 222 g |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 14 years and up |
| Item model number | 711832 |
| Manufacturer's Suggested Maximum Weight | 1200 Pounds |
| Language: | English |
| Number of pieces | 2 |
| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Scale | Ready-to-Play |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Batteries included? | No |
| tech_spec_battery_description_toys | Battery-powered locomotives |
| Material Type(s) | Plastic |
| Colour | Black |
| Release date | 7 Jun. 2019 |
| ASIN | B01NAAG026 |

## Images

![Hornby Ready to Play Right and Left Hand Manual Switches (2pcs). Track Pieces - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51xCzKaK1yL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Are these tracks for the Polar Express ready to play set ( the set with the remote control)**
A: BUYERS BEWARE!  
Lionel has marketed two different Polar Express train sets - "Ready to Play" (RTP) and "Ready to Run" (RTR).  This track is for the RTP sets they have out on the market now (2018). It is a larger, non-standard scale, battery powered with radio remote control and suitable for younger children.  

The RTR sets used to come in two scales, a G-scale set and an O-scale set.  The G-scale RTR sets were made and marketed by Lionel until 2015 or 2016.  They were a standard G-scale plastic, snap-together track, battery powered engine with radio remote control and suitable for younger children. I've never used the engine and cars with other makes of G-scale track but have been told they will work just fine. The RTP track being sold here will not work with the track from older RTR G-scale sets because it is about a 1/4" narrower.  Even if this track was true G-scale track it still would not work with G-scale RTR track because the track connection schemes are incompatible.

Lionel still makes and markets their O-scale RTR sets. The track for the O-scale sets has a plastic roadbed made to look like gravel, cross ties made to look like wood and three metal rails with the center rail used to deliver current to the engine's electric motor and the outside rails providing the return path to ground. O-scale RTR sets usually sell for between $200 and $1000 and aren't really suitable for younger children.

Hope this clears up all the confusion.

**Q: Does anyone know what the width betweeen the tracks is for this item**
A: Exactly 2 inches of space between the inner part of the tracks

**Q: Is this compatible with Lionel G-gauge track for battery powered train?**
A: BUYERS BEWARE! 
Lionel has marketed two different Polar Express train sets - "Ready to Play" (RTP) and "Ready to Run" (RTR). This track is for the RTP sets they have out on the market now (2018). It is a larger, non-standard scale, battery powered with radio remote control and suitable for younger children. 

The RTR sets used to come in two scales, a G-scale set and an O-scale set. The G-scale RTR sets were made and marketed by Lionel until 2015 or 2016. They were a standard G-scale plastic, snap-together track, battery powered engine with radio remote control and suitable for younger children. I've never used the engine and cars with other makes of G-scale track but have been told they will work just fine. The RTP track being sold here will not work with the track from older RTR G-scale sets because it is about a 1/4" narrower. Even if this track was true G-scale track it still would not work with G-scale RTR track because the track connection schemes are incompatible. 

Lionel still makes and markets their O-scale RTR sets. The track for the O-scale sets has a plastic roadbed made to look like gravel, cross ties made to look like wood and three metal rails with the center rail used to deliver current to the engine's electric motor and the outside rails providing the return path to ground. O-scale RTR sets usually sell for between $200 and $1000 and aren't really suitable for younger children. 

Hope this clears up all the confusion.

**Q: How many pieces come in this pack?**
A: Two pieces. A right and a left turnout.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Lionel Ready-to-Play Left & Right Hand Interchange 2-Piece Black Plastic Track Pack
- Lionel FasTrack 10” Straight Track, Electric O Gauge, (Pack of 4)
- Lionel FasTrack 4.5" Straight Track, Medium

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*Last updated: 2026-03-08*