An ‘astonishing’ model railway layout built up over 50 years by an avid collector is to be auctioned this month – three years after his death.

Model railway maker Hornby has seen its sales surge by 33% in the six months to the end of September, as more people took up hobbies in lockdown.

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% in the six months to the end of September, as more people took up hobbies in lockdown. The firm, which also makes Corgi cars and ...

Model railway maker Hornby has seen its sales surge by 33% in the six months to the end of September, as more people took up hobbies in lockdown.