History and development of Hornby model trains
Further improvements to the 00 gauge trains are the introduction of Live steam trains that create real steam from the trains. The live steam tracks do have to be operated from a separate controller and can be expensive to purchase in the first place but buyers will not be disappointed with the extra effect of the smoke on your layout. Other recent advances are the Sound locos, these Hornby trains are available as steam and diesel. Although the trains are digitally fitted they can be operated on the old style analogue layouts, not all features of the sound will work, the general speeding up and slowing down of the train remains correct when in operation on a analogue track.Taking up Hornby trains as a hobby may not be cheap but with well built products and a wide range if items available there is so much to keep you entertained for many years. This is the principal that Hornby has made its success. With train sets being passed down by generations. There is no reason why this process will not continue in the future.