Hornby Magazine – Issue 226, April 2026

Hornby Magazine – Issue 226, April 2026
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Overview: Hornby Magazine is an informed and entertaining magazine subscription 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. These are exciting times for railway modellers with the hobby finally arriving in the 21st Century! Hornby Magazine fills a much needed niche for beginners of all ages. Each issue is packed with inspirational features showing how to get started in the hobby and what can be achieved. 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, who’s activities with model trains were interrupted by family matters 20 to 30 years ago.

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TECHNICAL MANIFEST ID: C738DC1B71
English
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245 MB
2026
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