Hornby Magazine - About the Magazine
In an exciting new venture, Ian Allan Publishing Ltd joined forces with leading model manufacturer Hornby to launch Hornby Magazine on March 9th 2007.
The makers of Hornby train sets and Scalextric slot car racing sets, who recently made the news headlines with their acquisition of the assets of failed Hull-based Humbrol paints and Airfix plastic kits, have given their backing to the new model railway magazine which is specifically aimed at those starting out in the hobby.
As well as appealing to youngsters who can now combine computer technology with a worthwhile 3D hobby, the magazine will also be welcomed by those 40 to 50 year olds, returning to the hobby after their activities with model trains were interrupted by family matters 20 to 30 years ago. Since then, there has been great advancement in the hobby, and Hornby Magazine will show those taking it up again how to progress their interest.
The first issue included a free model building kit which readers can construct with the help of a step-by-step feature inside, whilst the second issue carried free cover-mounted Hornby-branded accessories.
Editor Mike Wild said "These are exciting times for railway modellers with the hobby finally arriving in the 21st Century. Hornby Magazine will fill a much needed niche for beginners of all ages. Each issue will be packed with inspirational features showing how to get started in the hobby and what can be achieved".
The Hornby Magazine is not a biased publication only promoting one brand!
The Hornby Magazine is wholly owned and independently produced by Ian Allan Publishing Ltd, leaders in both book and magazines transport publications. We are committed to creating an informed and entertaining magazine for the model railway enthusiast. Each issue contains expertly researched, informed and totally independent coverage of all new product releases in the most popular scales.
FEATURES
So you want to build a model railway?
Model railways are a wonderful pastime. They can take us back to a time of fond memories or allow us to follow our imagination. For the new modeller, with a blank canvas and the simple desire to build a working model railway it can be a minefield of choice. Should you start afresh with digital control, should you build a branch line or a main line and, perhaps most importantly, where will the layout be housed?...
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