New Zealand Hornby Railway Collectors` Association

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Affiliated with the Hornby Railway Collectors` Association (England).

Our aim - Preserving the great old toy trains of the past, and having fun at the same time! Meeting people with similar interests, and putting on displays to show the charm of these old toys to the modern world!

Catering for the original Hornby trains, both 0 gauge and Dublo, made by Meccano Ltd. The first Hornby Trains were made in 1920, Dublo was introduced in 1937, Meccano Ltd stopped production in 1964. We also cater for all brands of toy trains, particularly those made 40 years or more ago - but we are flexible and modern reproductions in the old style are welcome too.

At present there are five pages to this site. For these click on the icons at left.

Becoming a Member, or any questions -

Email us at - hornbynz@hotmail.com

New members welcome, big (or any) train collection

not necessary!

Bi-monthly Newsletter shown above

HORNBY IN NZR MARKINGS. 1930 No.1 SPECIAL SET

SOME HORNBY WERE PRODUCED LETTERED `NZR` FOR SALE IN NEW ZEALAND. THIS WAS DURING THE 1930s.

HORNBY DUBLO GOODS SET

MECCANO LTD`S NEW 00 GAUGE TRAINS, FROM 1938 ADVERTISING IN MECCANO MAGAZINE

After World War 2 Meccano Ltd., Liverpool, only produced one electric powered 0 gauge loco, and that for a short time only - and for export. Perhaps using prewar mechanisms. The French factory of Meccano Ltd. however continued 0 gauge electric toy train production for several more years.

Coming Events

                Taupo Hobby Expo 12th & 13th July Events Centre   AC Baths Complex - O gauge layout and display

                Rail-Ex Palmerston North, 19th & 20th July.  Barber Hall - Arena 5 Palmerston North Showgrounds - O Gauge.

                Tirau Swapmeet & Trainshow 26th & 27th July.

                 Christchurch Group meeting 3rd August - Venue - Risingholme Community Centre. 99 Hawford Road, Opawa

                Rotorua Hobby Expo September 27th & 28th

                Christchurch Model Railway Exhibition first weekend of October.













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