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Re: 4708
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Fri, 16 Nov 2001 17:24:39 GMT
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In lugnet.loc.uk, Lawrence Wilkes writes:
> 
> "Chris Dee" <chris_w_dee@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GMwC1D.FDL@lugnet.com...
> > 
> > And Hornby are turning in increased profits, with high sales volumes of
> > their Hogwart's Express ...
> > http://news.ft.com/ft/gx.cgi/ftc?pagename=View&c=Article&cid=FT323MYQ3UC
> 
> 
> Yes, it was the news items on TV about Hornby that made me post the original comment.
> There was an extended item on Sky
> The Hogwarts express is a very nice model.

I heard that a gold plated version is to be made(!). True?

Scott A


> Pity I sold all my Hornby train set a few years back.
> Perhaps it is time to get back to real train models instead of this pretend stuff.
> Opps sorry, wash my mouth out with soap...
> 
> The main problem with 'real' train sets like Hornby is they demand a permanent layout really.
> It's a bugger setting them up on the living room carpet
> Whereas Lego train can be played with anywhere, including the garden.
> The contacts are much more forgiving
> 



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(...) (URL) >> (...) original comment. (...) It is here: (URL) on "Harry Potter" in the "Category Search" drop down menu. The cheaper version has a tender *&* two carriages... Scott A (25 years ago, 16-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)

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"Chris Dee" <chris_w_dee@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GMwC1D.FDL@lugnet.com... (...) Yes, it was the news items on TV about Hornby that made me post the original comment. There was an extended item on Sky The Hogwarts express is a very nice (...) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)

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