Lionel dominated the American market with its O gauge trains, while European manufacturers like Hornby and Märklin refined ...

“Ted’s first train set was Hornby Dublo, the leading 00 gauge system in the period 1938-1964, and Dublo would remain his great passion. The magnificent layout that he eventually built at his ...

Hornby is selling its loss-making Oxford Diecast model car brand for 1.38 million pounds ($1.8 million) as part of a streamlining of the business and as it focuses on its Corgi brand within the ...

Track the history of Hornby’s iconic model trains from Frank Hornby’s early ... See our spectacular layouts and maybe treat yourself to something in our retail shop. The Hornby Visitor Centre ...

Model railway maker Hornby has seen its sales surge by 33% in the six months to the end of September, as more people took up hobbies in lockdown. The firm, which also makes Corgi cars and ...

He pointed out that many Hornby customers are collectors and hobbyists. "A Harry Potter train set? How does that fit in my layout of Torquay in the 1960s? They can't relate to that," Mr Davies said.

And if you want to slow things down, the Hornby TT:120 The Easterner Train Set (£250) showcases the 4-6-2 LNER ... allowing you to bring your layout to life via a free app. Enjoy authentic sounds like ...