Hornby to Discontinue Models

[Eastsidepilot]

There is talk of Hornby seriously considering the discontinuation of steam and diesel locomotive models to persuade the younger generation into a more eco friendly view point by only making electric prototypes.
Quite how they will justify this and still produce models in plastic which is made from oil in the first place seems at odds with the 'Eco friendly' ethos.

 

[timbowales]

Good job I checked the date……….

 

[Heather Kay]

There is talk it might be the first of April…

 

[adrian]

Our local news blog had a rather apposite effort Protected species takes up residence on busy Preston road claiming the potholes hadn't been filled in because smooth newts from the local river had taken up residence in the flooded potholes!

 

[40057]

I have just read a news article saying Donald Trump is ahead in the polls!

 

[James Spooner]

Actually Hornby seem to have risen to the occasion today with an email launching ‘Eau de Chuff’. They claim the fragrance is more than just a scent… the heady notes of steam, oil and coal seamlessly blended with hints of pine and ozone…’