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Hornby
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A closer look at Hornby’s 2020 100th Anniversary releases
Graham Muspratt takes a closer look at Hornby's 2020 unveiling from a Southern Railway perspective. [...]
Hornby pops up at St Pancras Station
Travellers and commuters passing through St Pancras Station are in for a treat this Winter. [...]
A big week for Hornby
Hornby is going to need a bigger awards cabinet. [...]
Dozens of new locomotives revealed in major launch from Hornby for 2019
2019 looks to be one of the most exciting years for Hornby judging by launch plans revealed yesterday. [...]
Best price on the Hornby R3359 Rothery Industrial 101 Class Locomotive
Looking for a general purpose, low cost, train for your train set or to expand your train fleet with? The Hornby Rothery Industrial 101 Class Locomotive is [...]
Beginner’s Q&A: How much does it cost to start a model railway?
If you want to buy a model railway for yourself, your son or daughter or perhaps a friend you may be trying to work out how much it costs. If so, this is just [...]
Hornby model railway stars in Sherlock TV special
Could it be true? Two of my favourite things collide on New Years Day? Yes, a Hornby model railway starred in a scene of opening episode of the new 3rd series [...]
Who Invented Hornby Trains – They Story Of Frank Hornby
Update: This post on Frank Hornby was originally written in September 2013 when I launched model railway engineer. It's since been updated with more [...]
