Hornby Plc (HRN)
February 21st, 2008Model railways have been chugging out of Margate to provide boys’ toys for hen-pecked husbands and their sons for generations.
Regardless of economic conditions the firm reckons enthusiasts will continue to fork out for a perfect replica of a 1962 Franco Railways EOS35777642 E Diesel Shunter locomotive.
We agree, and if they can keep up with roaring demand from all over Europe, all the world could be a train set.
Research: HRN.L


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