Hornby's First Ever Train (And How It Almost Bankrupted Them)

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Published on Saturday 9 August 2025 by Sam'sTrains

A look at the demise of the "original" Hornby, and how the Hornby of today got their start!

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0:00 Intro
0:49 Hornby's Demise
5:02 The Buyout
9:16 The First Engine
14:31 Close Look
20:04 Will She Run?
23:34 Final Thoughts

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