Is Hornby made in China? (2024)

Are Hornby trains made in 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. HORNBY'S transferral of production to the far east in the 1990s came out of necessity.

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Where are Hornby products manufactured?

Hornby, the model train manufacturer that also owns Airfix, is to return some manufacturing from China and India to Britain, becoming the latest UK company to repatriate production because of rising wage costs in emerging markets.

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Are Hornby models made in the UK?

Back in 1999 the renowned toy maker Hornby joined many other British firms and closed its factory, in Margate, Kent, with the loss of 400 jobs. All manufacturing of Scalextric, Corgi and Airfix models moved to China.

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Where do they make Hornby trains?

Hornby Railways is a British model railways manufacturing company.
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Hornby Railways.
TypePublic
HeadquartersMargate, Kent, England
ProductsModel railways
BrandsBassett-Lowke Corgi Jouef Lima Pocher Scalextric
Revenue£37.8 million (2020)
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What is the best model train brand in the world?

The top brands include:
  • Athearn (HO, N scale)
  • Atlas (O, HO and N scale)
  • Arnold (N gauge, owned by Hornby)
  • Bachmann (HO, N and G scale)
  • Lionel (O scale trains).
  • Walthers (N and HO scale)
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What is Hornby China?

Hornby, the company that made Airfix kits and Scalextric cars in addition to ready-to-run model trains, had outsourced its toy manufacturing from the UK to China in the 1990s. It had worked with Sanda Kan, a well known Chinese toy manufacturer, for over 20 years.

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Are Hornby in trouble?

However, Hornby has suffered a torrid period in the last few years due to falling sales, problems with suppliers in China, and disruption from upgrading its computer and stock management systems. The Kent-based company warned on Wednesday that its problems had worsened significantly since the start of the year.

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Are Hornby trains made of metal?

Hornby Trains were powered by a high quality clockwork motor, made of metal pressings held together by Meccano nuts and bolts, and '0' gauge in size.

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Is Hornby British owned?

Hornby Hobbies is a British owned manufacturer of model and hobby products. Our company sits within the larger Toy industry categorisation. We trace our company roots back to two founding firms – Meccano (1901), and Lines Bros (1919).

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What is the rarest Hornby train?

The first Hornby clockwork locomotive, made in O Gauge, was launched in 1920. Within 10 years, sales of trains had exceeded Meccano. The railway shown on the locomotive also determines its value. Those from the Southern line, painted green, are the rarest of the British model trains.

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Are old Hornby trains valuable?

Hornby Dublo is the name on some of today's most valuable sets. Clockwork models from the start of World War II are highly valuable because few were made.

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Where is Airfix made?

Under the management of Hornby, Airfix was revitalised. Old ranges were re-issued, and Airfix launched several new kits annually. Manufacture is in India, while design and packing is in the UK.

Is Hornby made in China? (2024)
What is Hornby track made of?

Underneath, it is shown as "Hornby, Made in Austria", and comparable items from (presumably later) train set stuff feel much heavier in the hand, I understand later track is made from Nickel Silver, and this is shown as "Made in China" on the underside. Mine are R605 curves and R600 straights.

Where is Hornby HQ?

Is Hornby British owned?

Hornby Hobbies is a British owned manufacturer of model and hobby products. Our company sits within the larger Toy industry categorisation. We trace our company roots back to two founding firms – Meccano (1901), and Lines Bros (1919).

Where are Airfix models manufactured?

Under the management of Hornby, Airfix was revitalised. Old ranges were re-issued, and Airfix launched several new kits annually. Manufacture is in India, while design and packing is in the UK.

Who owns Hornby's hobbies?

New owners

Phoenix Asset Management came to the rescue of Hornby in 2017, when it took a 75% stake in the firm.

What is Hornby Railroad?

The Hornby Railroad Collection provides a perfect entry into the exciting world of railway modelling. The models are carefully designed to be less easily damaged, yet maintaining attractive detailing and accurate liveries.

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