What is a Hornby Train?
Hornby Railways is a British-owned model railways manufacturing company. Its roots date back to 1901 in Liverpool when founder Frank Hornby received a patent for his Meccano construction toy. The first clockwork train was produced in 1920. In 1938, Hornby launched its first OO gauge train.
Where Can I Buy Hornby Trains In South Africa?
The Model Train Shop
Address: 5 Westview Dr, Beverley Gardens, Sandton, 2191, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 10 am Thu
Phone: +27 72 231 6187
Hobbies & Models – Model Train Specialists
Address: 54 York Rd, South Kensington, Johannesburg, 2094, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 5 pm ⋅ Opens 9 am Tue
Phone: +27 82 464 9495
MODEL TRAIN EXCHANGE
Address: Whitecliffs, 5 Dover St, Ferndale, Johannesburg, 2194, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9:15 am Tue
Phone: +27 11 787 6121
Dream Trains
Address: 33 Hennie Potgieter Cres, Heuwelsig, Bloemfontein, 9332, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8 am Tue
Phone: +27 83 409 7319
Are old Hornby trains valuable?
Hornby train sets must be complete and in pristine boxed condition to reach top prices. Locomotives or rolling stock must be complete with all parts and undamaged, and they will be worth a higher price if boxed. If trains are in poor condition then they may only be fit for use as a source of spare parts.