Branded the “1825–1975 Stephenson Edition”, this catalogue is a celebratory hybrid: a working range plus historical framing for the 150th anniversary of public railways. It’s one of the most display-friendly editions.
Range themes. The internal spreads show the usual BR steam & diesel pages, “Famous Company” pre-nationalisation sections and “Take Away & Play” starter sets—ideal for reconstructing mid-’70s Hornby stock levels and packaging variants. The two 1975 price lists (Jan 25 and Jun 16) are well-known aids for provenance checks.
Notable models. Signature pages feature Britannia (R.063), 9F “Evening Star” (R.065), GWR King/Hall, plus BR blue HST content across the set and power-car pages—an early cue of the high-speed era entering household layouts.
Scenic & accessories. The period layout/track-plan sheets and Signal Control/System 6 pages make this edition a handy source for matching contemporary points, controllers and operating accessories.
Why 1975 Still Resonates with Collectors
Rail-150 branding plus a full, price-documented mid-’70s range equals provenance gold. The two dated price lists help pin down first-half vs mid-year RRPs for boxed sets and single items.