[Gary]

I was browsing through some vintage Hornby catalogues to check out some accessories and spotted a modeller in the 1977 catalogue making the main line station kit that looks an aweful lot like Model Rail editor Chris Leigh with very long hair. Is this appearance one of Chris's claims to fame I wonder?

I will have to ask Chris at the Warley show. Some of you reading this may beat me too it!

Do any of you know of any celebreties that have made it into the Hornby catalogues?

There is a man in one of the later catalogues making baseboards that looks like a youthful Simon Kohler.

Happy modelling
Gary

 

[Gary]

I'll have a look at the 1979 catalogue shortly!

Here are some images from the 1977 catalogue:-

Happy modelling
Gary

 

[Gary]

And is this the gent that folk in the UK might know appearing in the 1979 Hornby catalogue in 4 of the five images?

Happy Modelling
Gary

 

[Gary]

Looking for another topic reminded me of this one.

Spoke with Chris Leigh at the NEC show and he could not recall doing a special shoot for Hornby during the 1970's but he could recall having some shots taken of him working on a project that could have got into the hands of Hornby.

Chris did confirm that somebody "currently employed by Hornby" did make an appearance in the Hornby catalogues.

Completely forgot to discuss this with the other suspect however there will be further opportunities.

Happy modelling
Gary

 

[Gary]

The Hornby kits from the 1970's were manufactured by Pola.

Today they are very collectable in the right condition selling for 10 times or more their original price if found and complete.

Happy modelling
Gary