Hornby R280.77

Hornby Catalogue 1977 — 23rd Edition

A brisk, modernised Hornby: the 1977 book anchors BR blue era traction (HST/Inter-City pages, Class 47/37/35/25) alongside the perennial LNER/LMS crowd-pleasers. The cover’s motion-blur “tunnel” image is now iconic.

Range themes. Expect HST presence (Class 43/253 formation content across set/power-car codes), strong mainline diesel coverage, and steady steam sellers—A3 Flying Scotsman, Duchess of Sutherland, Britannia, 9F. A mix of starter sets (Inter-City, Pick-Up/Rural Rambler) shows Hornby’s balanced pitch to newcomers and veterans.

Notable models & re-liveries. The R.075 Class 47 in BR blue and R.074 Hymek in green typify the catalogue’s dual-era appeal; LMS and GWR Halls keep steam loyalty well-served.

Why 1977 Still Resonates with Collectors

It’s a hinge year for the HST age in OO—dieselisation matured, yet the classic steam flagships still anchor the range, making this edition a prime reference for late-’70s livery correctness.

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Hornby R041
1977

Great Western Railway 5700, Great Western Railway (Green)

Running #: 8751 | Scale: OO | Finish: P | Era: 3 | DCC: No
Hornby R063
1977

British Railways Standard 7, British Railways (Lined Green with Late Crest)

Running #: 70000 | Scale: OO | Finish: P | Era: 5 | DCC: No
Hornby R065
1977

British Railways Standard Class 9F, British Railways (Lined Green with Late Crest)

Running #: 92220 | Scale: OO | Finish: P | Era: 5 | DCC: No
Hornby R066
1977

London, Midland & Scottish Railway 8P Coronation, London, Midland & Scottish Railway (Maroon)

Running #: 6233 | Scale: OO | Finish: P | Era: 3 | DCC: No
Hornby R068
1977

British Rail Class 25, British Rail (Blue)

Running #: 25247 | Scale: OO | Finish: P | Era: 7 | DCC: No
Hornby R072
1977

British Rail Class 25, British Railways (Green with Late Crest)

Running #: D7596 | Scale: OO | Finish: P | Era: 5 | DCC: No
Hornby R074
1977

British Rail Class 35, British Railways (Green with Late Crest)

Running #: D7063 | Scale: OO | Finish: P | Era: 5 | DCC: No
Hornby R075
1977

British Rail Class 47, British Rail (Blue)

Running #: 47421 | Scale: OO | Finish: P | Era: 7 | DCC: No
Hornby R150
1977

Great Eastern Railway Class S69, London & North Eastern Railway (Black)

Running #: 7476 | Scale: OO | Finish: P | Era: 3 | DCC: No
Hornby R154
1977

London & South Western Railway N15, Southern Railway (Lined Green)

Running #: 795 | Scale: OO | Finish: P | Era: 3 | DCC: No
Hornby R156
1977

British Rail Class 08, British Railways (Green with Late Crest)

Running #: 13012 | Scale: OO | Finish: P | Era: 5 | DCC: No
Hornby R252
1977

North British Railway D Class, London & North Eastern Railway (Lined Apple Green)

Running #: 8477 | Scale: OO | Finish: P | Era: 3 | DCC: No
Hornby R682
1977

British Rail Class 35, British Railways (Green with Late Crest)

Running #: D7063 | Scale: OO | Finish: P | Era: 5 | DCC: No
Hornby R684
1977

British Rail Class 47, British Rail (Blue)

Running #: 47421 | Scale: OO | Finish: P | Era: 7 | DCC: No
Hornby R685
1977

British Rail Class 43, British Rail (Blue & Grey)

Scale: OO | Finish: P | Era: 6/7 | DCC: No
Hornby R686
1977

British Rail Class 37, British Rail (Blue & Grey)

Running #: D6830 | Scale: OO | Finish: P | Era: 6 | DCC: No
Hornby R751
1977

British Rail Class 37, British Rail (Blue)

Running #: 37130 | Scale: OO | Finish: P | Era: 7 | DCC: No
Hornby R759
1977

Great Western Railway 4900, Great Western Railway (Lined Green)

Running #: 4983 | Scale: OO | Finish: P | Era: 3 | DCC: No
Hornby R840
1977

London, Midland & Scottish Railway 5MT, London, Midland & Scottish Railway (Lined Black)

Running #: 5112 | Scale: OO | Finish: P | Era: 3 | DCC: No
Hornby R855
1977

London & North Eastern Railway A3, London & North Eastern Railway (Lined Apple Green)

Running #: 4472 | Scale: OO | Finish: P | Era: 3 | DCC: No
Builder Catalogue # Year Running # Class, Operator (Livery) "Name" Scale Finish Era DCC
Hornby R041 1977 8751 Great Western Railway 5700, Great Western Railway (Green) OO P 3 No
Hornby R063 1977 70000 British Railways Standard 7, British Railways (Lined Green with Late Crest) OO P 5 No
Hornby R065 1977 92220 British Railways Standard Class 9F, British Railways (Lined Green with Late Crest) OO P 5 No
Hornby R066 1977 6233 London, Midland & Scottish Railway 8P Coronation, London, Midland & Scottish Railway (Maroon) OO P 3 No
Hornby R068 1977 25247 British Rail Class 25, British Rail (Blue) OO P 7 No
Hornby R072 1977 D7596 British Rail Class 25, British Railways (Green with Late Crest) OO P 5 No
Hornby R074 1977 D7063 British Rail Class 35, British Railways (Green with Late Crest) OO P 5 No
Hornby R075 1977 47421 British Rail Class 47, British Rail (Blue) OO P 7 No
Hornby R150 1977 7476 Great Eastern Railway Class S69, London & North Eastern Railway (Black) OO P 3 No
Hornby R154 1977 795 London & South Western Railway N15, Southern Railway (Lined Green) OO P 3 No
Hornby R156 1977 13012 British Rail Class 08, British Railways (Green with Late Crest) OO P 5 No
Hornby R252 1977 8477 North British Railway D Class, London & North Eastern Railway (Lined Apple Green) OO P 3 No
Hornby R682 1977 D7063 British Rail Class 35, British Railways (Green with Late Crest) OO P 5 No
Hornby R684 1977 47421 British Rail Class 47, British Rail (Blue) OO P 7 No
Hornby R685 1977 British Rail Class 43, British Rail (Blue & Grey) OO P 6/7 No
Hornby R686 1977 D6830 British Rail Class 37, British Rail (Blue & Grey) OO P 6 No
Hornby R751 1977 37130 British Rail Class 37, British Rail (Blue) OO P 7 No
Hornby R759 1977 4983 Great Western Railway 4900, Great Western Railway (Lined Green) OO P 3 No
Hornby R840 1977 5112 London, Midland & Scottish Railway 5MT, London, Midland & Scottish Railway (Lined Black) OO P 3 No
Hornby R855 1977 4472 London & North Eastern Railway A3, London & North Eastern Railway (Lined Apple Green) OO P 3 No

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