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 Hornby expands Playtrains for 2022

Hornby’s new Playtrains range is set to develop further this year with new rolling stock and a collection of simple plug together buildings. Read more about this entry level collection for the year ahead.

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 Hornby 2022 collectables

Each year Hornby issues a selection of collectable ‘OO’ gauge models aimed at a wider audience and this year is no exception with an expanded selection of Coca Cola and Beatles branded items, as well as old favourites such as Father’s Day and Christmas wagons.

VIDEO: Hornby reveals 2022 range

Hornby's exciting new catalogue for 2022 launched on January 10. Join Mike Wild and Mark Chivers in the Hornby Magazine Workshop as they dig through the treasures which lie within and reveal the full 2022 line up of new products on video.

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Hornby track planning symbols are back!

Hornby is to reintroduce its popular packs of plastic track planning symbols (Cat No. R619) as a useful aid to layout planning for 'OO' gauge railways.

VIDEO: Hornby's Tornado with Locoman Sounds

The A1 Steam Trust's new build Peppercorn 'A1' 4-6-2 60163 Tornado is the subject of our latest sound demonstration video to go with our full installation guide in Hornby Magazine Yearbook No 14 for 2022 - on sale now. Watch our completed installation which uses Hornby's BR lined blue liveried model of 60163 plus Locoman Sounds' all-new sound profile for the high-profile main line registered 'Pacific' here.

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Quick-fix ‘92’ upgrades

The Hornby Class 92 was the first of the manufacturer’s models to be entirely made in China in the late 1990s. MIKE WILD brings increased performance and a little extra detail to the dual-voltage electric.

WIN A Hornby Ruston 48DS plus accessories and books!

Hornby Magazine is offering a chance to win one of Hornby’s recent ‘OO’ gauge 48DS 48hp shunters in our exclusive competition together a selection of wagons, accessories and books worth over £250.

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Hornby Magazine January 2022

Welcome to the latest issue of Hornby Magazine - HM175, January 2022. Highlights of this issue include an exclusive feature on Pete Waterman's stunning 'O' gauge model of Leamington Spa, our first review of Bachmann's all-new 'OO9' Double Fairlie 0-4-4-0T and Heljan's new centre headcode Class 40 for 'O' gauge, detailed step by step guides, railway history and the start of our brand-new narrow gauge layout build and more. Read the full magazine in PDF format here and check out our latest video content in the Video Features section.

VIDEO: Return of the ‘Clan’

Join Mike Wild and Richard Watson as they look over Hornby's latest release, the BR 'Clan' 4-6-2 Standard 6MT.

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Return of the ‘Clan’

Hornby’s BR ‘Clan’ 4-6-2 has been out of production for almost 10 years, but now it is back. MIKE WILD reviews one of two new arrivals for this autumn.