Hornby Train Sets

Playing with trains and constructing virtual railway networks is not only restricted to children. Adults, too, of different ages get involved more deeply in this hobby, collecting miniatures of railway engines, tracks, bogies, etc. Each of these enthusiasts would want their collection to be as authentic as possible. There is one name they can trust in this respect ó Hornby. Frank Hornby laid the strong foundation for Hornby train sets in 1901. The first train released was a clockwork 0 gauge (1:48) model under the older moniker, Meccano Ltd. Within the next five years, the company launched electric models that were powered by a high-voltage (220-240V) AC. A lower voltage model (4V and 6V) was released, too, for safety purposes.

The Hornby Train Sets Hornby factory was then established on the land of the fastest train (today), France, and started exports. To get rid of "very British-style" trains, the company launched American-style trains that were comparatively more attractive and colourful. "Hornby Dublo", a series of 00 gauge tinplate trains, changed the entire scenario of Hornby’s sales graph. The company suddenly received a never-expected demand from the market for their products. After mergers and takeovers, Hornby became Hornby Hobbies. The company also came to realise that there was a great market for some of the trains that appeared in popular movies such as "Hogwarts Express" from Harry Potter, trains that appeared in "The Railway Children" and trains from "Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends".