Surprise new Hornby releases available during 2010!

Amongst the new releases will be a limited edition A4 in silver livery celebrating the 75th anniversary of the LNER "Silver Jubilee" service. The chosen locomotive is "Silver Link", the first locomotive to haul the premier high speed service between Kings Cross and Newcastle in 1935. The locomotive will be presented in its own dedicated pack together with a limited edition certificate. Only 1000 will be produced and therefore demand is expected to be high.

Over the last few months Hornby has been keen to hear from its stockists and enthusiasts alike and have noted the demands for either specific models or variations which have inspired many of the new items. Amongst these models will be an A3, "Brown Jack" fitted with a double chimney, German smoke deflectors and a Diagram 107 boiler placing the model in the early to mid 1960s.The Southern modeller has not been forgotten with the release of the late BR Merchant Navy, "Lamport & Holt" complete with 5100 gallon tender.

Several of the Hornby locomotives are now supplied with decoders fitted but these tend to be the larger models, however available later in the year will be two 0-6-0s - an LNER J83 and a GNR J13 both fitted with a decoder and both competitively priced!

One of the great success stories of 2009 was the introduction of the Hitachi Class 395 EMUs in not only 1:1 scale but also the 1:76 version produced by Hornby. The DTSO units are now starting to carry the names of renowned Olympians and the first Hornby model to include the named units will be "Sir Steve Redgrave" due for release in the summer.

The Hornby LMS Period 3 coaches were introduced some three years ago but have only been available in either LMS or BR Maroon liveries. In autumn of this year these critically acclaimed models will be available in Carmine and Cream; that is all apart from the Parcels Van which will be produced in the maroon livery of the period.

Additional BR Mk3 coaches will also make an appearance in the original BR blue answering a need highlighted at the various exhibitions that the Hornby Roadshow has attended over recent months.

Finally, the venerable Southern bogie luggage van will acquire the Pullman livery as applied to the funeral car used to carry the body of Sir Winston Churchill to his final resting place.

Skaledale

The Limited Edition Coaling Tower was one of this year's "main attractions" and caused great interest with the modellers. Of course being inspired by the coaling tower in Carnforth raised the question about an Ash Plant! Therefore it will come as no great surprise that an Ash Plant, again inspired by the structure at Carnforth will make an all too welcome appearance in the Skaledale range. Demand, like the Coaling Tower is expected to be high as the Ash Plant will be a Limited Edition and has an expected SRP of just £35.

Commenting on the new additions, Simon Kohler, Hornby Marketing Manager said, "These new items are the direct result of us listening and reacting to our customer’s wishes. Of course we cannot accommodate all of the suggestions but hopefully we will have catered for the majority."