Est. 1969 · 2,000+ members worldwide
Hornby Railway Collectors' Association
The Leading Society for Vintage Hornby Trains 1920 to 1965
Welcome to our world! HRCA members have been playing trains for over 56 years: 1969-2026
Join today — our rates are very reasonable, with a choice of membership types
Our key membership benefits
Monthly Journal
A 40+ page colour journal, published monthly except January and July, packed with articles on O-gauge and Dublo — with online access to every issue right back to 1969.
Exhibitions & Events
Free entry to our Annual Exhibition and AGM — plus up to three major exhibitions each year at venues around England, with a membership card giving access to all member-only events. Our exhibitions are packed with layouts featuring all our gauges and trade stands which cover the entire vintage Hornby range.
Members' Area
Forum, Wiki, auction sales, and the full online journal archive back to 1969 — plus a growing archive of original Meccano Ltd catalogues and publications.
Local Groups
Friendly local groups run by HRCA members — some with regular formal meetings, others organising specialist meetings, exhibitions and sales, with a detailed diary of events and local area group meetings.
Also included in membership
Spares & Repairs
Directory of over 100 suppliers of parts and services
Original Archive
Meccano Ltd. drawings for research or reproduction
Library Service
Back issues and journal loans for members
Local Groups
Meetings and exhibitions across the country
Regalia
Fleeces, embroidered pullovers and more
Event Diary
Detailed diary of events and local area group meetings
Flexible membership options
Paper Membership
Receive hardcopy journals and the Spares Directory by post, plus full digital access to everything online.
Online Membership
A lower-cost, eco-friendly option available worldwide — journals delivered digitally, no paper by post.
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