With a raft of exciting new releases planned across two scales, Hornby’s Martyn Weaver and Carl Hart talk to MARK CHIVERS about the famous manufacturer’s ambitions and aspirations.
Synonymous with model railways for more than 100 years, Hornby is the beating heart of the hobby for many enthusiasts and collectors and continues to develop and innovate with new products each year to wow its customers.
In recent times, the company has gone through a further period of change following the high-profile departure of several key personnel within the organisation. With this came new appointments and behind-the-scenes changes intended to set the company on a new path to build the success of the Hornby model railway brand.
Above: A decorated sample of Hornby’s all-new ‘OO’ gauge Greater Anglia Class 755/4 ‘Flirt’ Bi-mode multiple units passes Swithland Sidings on Hornby Magazine’s Quorn Magna office test layout.
Among the changes was the appointment of Martyn Weaver, who had previously overseen the company’s Scalextric and Pocher brands as Hornby Brand Managing Director. Shortly before Hornby’s mid-year release announcements (HM206), Martyn and Hornby Development Manager Carl Hart visited the Hornby Magazine team to update us on product d…
