Hornby has released a brand new range of model railways this week, aimed at bringing the hobby to people who smaller spaces.

The new range is 1:120 scale, which is also known as tabletop railways, or TT. The TT:120 range is smaller than the more traditional 00 gauge.

The advantage of this is that the layouts can be accomodated on much smaller boards and can be easily stored under a bed.

A number of locomotives feature in the range but a stand out locomotive are Flying Scotsman and Mallard, though it will set you back £145.99

‘We have been developing Hornby TT:120 for several years’, explains Simon Kohler, Marketing & Product Development Director, ‘and it represents a substantial investment. Hornby TT:120 provides many solutions for those who really want to create a model railway but have little or no space for the larger ‘00′ size. The hobby is enjoying fresh interest since the Covid lockdown days and there really is no other creative pastime that can provide so much enjoyment, while learning about social history, logistics, physics, architecture, topography – well the list just goes on.’

‘Also, the days of the hobby being male dominated are disappearing fast’, continues Simon, ‘as Hornby TT:120 is well and truly aimed at all genders and a creative pastime for the whole family to enjoy!’

Hornby will be distributing the new range through their own online service, with customers being encouraged to join the Hornby TT:120 Club where members can enjoy benefits such as an automatic 15% off all purchases.

‘Such a marketing approach will allow us to talk directly with the end user’, explains Simon, ‘so as the system grows we can accurately tailor the product development to their requirements. Exciting times.’

You can find out more information about the TT:120 Collection over at https://uk.hornby.com/hornbytt120