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Hornby, founded in 1901 by Frank Hornby in Liverpool, is the quintessential titan of the British model railway industry. For over a century, the brand has defined the "British Outline" market, primarily through its dominance in OO gauge (1:76). While it remains a heritage brand at its core, Hornby is currently in the midst of a significant technological and strategic pivot. By 2026, the company has fully embraced a two-tier approach: the RailRoad range offers robust, affordable models for beginners and younger hobbyists, while the premium Hornby Dublo and main range releases feature museum-quality detailing, die-cast metal components, and innovative "Steam Generator" technology that mimics the rhythmic exhaust of a real steam engine.

Technically, Hornby’s modern era is defined by the aggressive expansion of its TT:120 (1:120) scale and the HM7000 Bluetooth DCC system. The TT:120 range was launched to provide a "Goldilocks" solution—smaller than OO but more detailed than N—allowing enthusiasts to build complex layouts in limited domestic spaces. Their HM7000 system has revolutionized control by allowing users to operate locomotives directly from a smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth, bypassing the need for traditional expensive command stations. With these innovations, Hornby continues to bridge the gap between the nostalgic "train set" experience and the sophisticated requirements of the modern digital modeler.

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00 / OO (UK: 1:76,2) TT (1:120)

Enterprise Road, Westwood Industrial Estate, CT9 4JX Margate, Kent, United Kingdom

uk.hornby.com

+44 1843 233525

customerservices.uk@hornby.com

Hornby R30402

Recommended retail price: 227,65 €

Available since: August 2026

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GWR - Steam locomotive Castle Class

Hornby R30402

Recommended retail price: 227,65 €

Available since: August 2026

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Hornby - Latest catalogs:

Novelties & Catalog 2026

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Novelties & Catalog 2025

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Catalog 2024

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Neuheiten 2023

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International catalog 2023

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International catalog 2022

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International news 2022

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International news 2021

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The London Festival of Railway Modelling 2026

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Hornby - Latest official shorts / reels:

Britain's Amazing Traveling Post Office Train!

14/09/2026

Recording a Class 37 for our Sound Profiles

12/09/2026

Rocket's Successor: The Revolutionary Steam Engine 'Planet'

10/09/2026

This Train Could Collect Mail Without Stopping!

08/09/2026

Check out this Steam Generator Locomotive!

06/09/2026

LSWR - Class A1 'Terrier' - 734 - Club Exclusive

04/09/2026

R30448 Network South East Class 423 Portrait

01/09/2026

Looking for a First Train Set?

28/08/2026

Greater Anglia, Class 755 FLIRT Running on my Layout!

26/08/2026

What's running on your layout?

24/08/2026

The many sounds of the Merchant Navy!

22/08/2026

Is This Hornby's Best Train Set? | GWR High Speed

20/08/2026

TT:120 Class 31 Sample!

18/08/2026

The Hornby HST Is Back | Peak 1970s Nostalgia

16/08/2026

A CLASS 67!!!! 💀😂🤣

13/08/2026

Describe this Locomotive in one word!

12/08/2026

A first look at the TT:120 Class 66 Sample!

10/08/2026

Is this loco on your wishlist??

08/08/2026

Planet Steam Locomotive | Model Reveal & History

06/08/2026

HORNBY | Royal Scot!

04/08/2026

Robert Stevenson's Planet Locomotive | A Must-See!

02/08/2026

Hornby TT:120 Coalfield Freight Unboxing

31/07/2026

Hornby TT:120 Black 5 FIRST LOOK

29/07/2026

The latest edition to my Hornby Layout...

27/07/2026

What's the best Castle Class locomotive?

25/07/2026

The best Hornby Steam Generator Loco yet??

23/07/2026

Fastest Steam Locomotive EVER Mallard's 126 MPH Record!

21/07/2026

Pub on Wheels | British Rail's Unique Catering Coaches!

19/07/2026

What's your favourite era to model?

17/07/2026

What's the next model on your wishlist?

15/07/2026

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Hornby - Latest official videos:

Train Pack | Biggin Hill & Bude | Hornby R30483

This Hornby A4 Actually STEAMS! | 60024 Kingfisher

The Post Office That Rode the Rails: Britain's Traveling Post Office

We Recorded a REAL Class 37 for Hornby! | Behind the Scenes

Every Sound of the NEW Hornby Class 56 | Full Sound Profile Tour

Hornby Made a Working TPO Coach!

How to Fit a 21-Pin DCC Sound Decoder | Beginner's Guide

HORNBY | Steam Goods Train Set | Playtrains

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BR Class 37 - Diesel-Elektrisch - 37408 ‘Loch Rannoch’

Touax KFA Containerwagen mit 3x20-Feet-Containern

Touax KFA Containerwagen mit 1x20-Fuß- und 1x40-Fuß- Containern

BR, 6000 King Class, 4-6-0, 6009 'King Charles II' - Era 5

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