2019 looks to be one of the most exciting years for Hornby judging by launch plans revealed yesterday.
In an announcement made on January 7th, Hornby announced five brand new locomotives, four carriage sets and two new brake vans, new liveries plus the return of some popular favourites and at some attractive prices.
The full details are on the Hornby website but this has been experiencing problems – undoubtedly due to the number of people trying to see the new range — so I’ve reproduced the main highlights below.
Summary of Hornby 2019 releases
- For modern image modeller: you’ll be delighted with lots of retooling and new liveries for modern locomotives included in the announcements. New versions of classes 31, 43, 50, 60, 67, 87, 92, 373 and 800’s, nine new Class 66s in different liveries plus the Ruston & Hornsby 48DS 0-4-0 diesel are all lined up.
- For steam era fans: there’s equally good news with new and retooling of models including the LMS ‘Princess Royal’ 4-6-2, a Peckett B2 0-6-0ST, the GWR 5101/61XX 2-6-2T and a new ‘Terrier’ in KESR, LBSCR, SECR, SR and BR liveries in DCC ready and DCC fitted versions,
- There are also a number of new models that will appeal to the space restricted, with some delightful new small engines such as the Ruston & Hornsby 48DS 0-4-0. Some of these are certainly heading towards my layout!
- They’ve also reintroduced the Harry Potter with Hogwart’s — including an option for TTS sound — and the popular Paddington bear branded train sets.
- For prices, Hornby has set some keen prices. The R&H Diesel and the Highland Rambler train set will both start at £79 while the Hogwarts DCC Ready set is on pre-order for £199.
For the full details visit Hornby.com
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Andy, with reference to my enquiry about the Hornby Pecket set (Huntley and Palmers) R3686. I ve been on my retailer’s website and they say the release date has been put back AGAIN until Feb 2020! Why is this? production pressure? Makes it 2 1/2 years waiting. Disappointed.
Regards M B.
Hi, Please could you tell me when the Hornby Pecket 040 and the 3 wagons in HUNTLEY and PALMERS livery will be released.
I have a set on back order with a retailer and they are still waiting for them after seemingly 2 years!
Regards Mike.
As far as I’m aware the Pecket has been out for some time. I’d try another retailer. Looking on the Hornby website they say the Huntley wagons are not available any more, would be worth giving Hornby a call and seeing what they say. Andy
Hi Andy,
Yeah great selection for all tastes. Wonder what Bachmann will have up their sleeves? 15th Jan I think I read. Also for the spelling pedants out their you Horby 2019 releases
Cheers
Rodney
Hi Rodney, yes it’s going to be interesting to see what they do. Thanks for the heads up re the typo, now corrected. Andy