Hornby Railway Collectors Association 55th Anniversary Exhibition

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HRCA to celebrate 55th anniversary by opening its doors to non-members in Newark

 

The Hornby Railway Collectors Association (HRCA) was formed in 1969 and in 2024, celebrates its 55th Anniversary. They will be hosting a special exhibition which will be open to non-members on Sunday 7th April 2024. HRCA events are normally members only but an exception has been made for this event.

 

The world-famous former Meccano factory in Binns Road, Liverpool, produced Hornby O Gauge, Hornby Dublo, Dinky Toys and associated ranges including Meccano itself.  Whilst the name Hornby is still very much part of the current model railway scene, today’s models are far removed from those that were built in the Liverpool factory up until 1964 when production ceased. Meccano products were well engineered ensuring their long-time survival. Hornby Trains and the later Hornby Dublo products were sold in most corners of the world and were sold not only by specialist model shops but in toy shops, newsagents, bike shops and even chemists!

 

The 55th anniversary exhibition is being held at the Lady Eastwood Hall at Newark Showground, Lincoln Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2NY and will include some 22 operating layouts plus 12 displays and extensive trade support for those who wish to expand their own collections or start their own model railway journey.

 

The HRCA has around 2,400 members who receive ten copies of the HRCA Journal each year and have access to a wide range of supporting services. For operators of this much-loved range, the HRCA which was formed in 1969 has ensured that the trains have kept running and have been gaining in popularity with regular appearances at model railway club exhibitions throughout the world. HRCA members can join local groups which meet in halls to provide running facilities for members to operate their trains at regular intervals

 

Sunday admission charges will be £5 (cash only with accompanied children free). The exhibition will be open from 1000 until 1600.

 

Further information about the HRCA can be found on their website www.hrca.net 

Edited March 27 by 1E BoY
correction

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A reminder that the HRCA's 55th Anniversary Exhibition is open to non members on Sunday 7th April (1000 - 1600).

 

Please note that the £5 admission fee for non-members is payable only in cash on the door.

 

The HRCA looks forward to meeting both members and non-members at Newark Showground.