Hornby is introducing a new entry-level train set featuring the LNER Azuma model, replacing its iconic InterCity 125 set.
Model railway maker Hornby has seen its sales surge by 33% ... the company widened its range, introducing train sets tied to well-known brands such as Harry Potter and Paddington Bear.
Hornby is best known for its model trains, but also owns Airfix and ... customers are collectors and hobbyists. "A Harry Potter train set? How does that fit in my layout of Torquay in the 1960s?
Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty Images Retail tycoon Mike Ashley took up a consultancy role within Hornby in March after it had significantly increased its stake in model railways manufacturer the ...