What is Hornby Dublo?
Hornby Dublo was an early brand name for models produced by the company that we now all know as Hornby. The brand was launched in 1938 and featured model trains that were roughly half the size of the 0 gauge models that had dominated the model railway industry for many years previously.
Where are Hornby train sets made?
China
Above: Hornby moved manufacturing to China in the late 1990s, but it was the new ‘Merchant Navy’ 4-6-2 of 2000 which really showed what was possible. This Southern 4-6-2 was the first of the modern models we have today from Hornby.
What is a good train set to buy?
Best electric train sets 2021
- Lionel Pennsylvania Flyer: Best electric train set overall.
- Bachmann Chattanooga: Best value electric train set.
- Mickey Mouse train set: Best for young children.
- Athearn Iron Horse: Best for Teenagers.
- intelino J-1 Smart Train.
- Lionel Polar Express: Most festive train set.
What brands do Hornby own?
Brands. Hornby owns Humbrol and, through that acquisition, Airfix, and Corgi Toys. It also owns a number of established brands in the model railway market.
Is Hornby profitable?
Model train maker Hornby is back on track after turning a profit for the first time in nine years, the company revealed. Bosses said it was full steam ahead for the business after several years of hitting the buffers, pulling in a £300,000 pre-tax profit compared with a £3.4 million loss a year earlier.