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The Hornby Control System was introduced in 1926, and remained available until 1938. The system was based on a lever frame, designed to sit below and within a No 2 Signal Cabin, the levers allowing control of accessories and locomotives via a system of adjustable control rods. Accessories including special rails, together with signals which were adapted for remote control. For all but the most basic use, the Control System required that track and accessories be firmly attached to a baseboard.
Meccano Magazine June 1927, illustrating the Hornby Control System, with reference to suitable locomotives |
Hornby Control System Components, August 1931 |
The Hornby Control System Lever Frame, with six colour coded levers and cranks, blue base 1929-39 |
The Hornby Control System Lever Frame, with six colour coded levers and cranks, blue base 1929-39 |
The Hornby Control System Lever Frame, with six colour coded levers and cranks, blue base 1929-39 |
The Hornby Control System Lever Frame, with six colour coded levers and cranks, blue base 1929-39 |
The Hornby Control System Lever Frame, with No 2 Signal Cabin in position, black base 1926-27 |
The Hornby Control System Lever Frame, with No 2 Signal Cabin in position, black base 1926-27 |
The Hornby Control System No 1 Control Rail, length 15 inches |
The Hornby Control System No 1 Control Rail, length 15 inches |
The Hornby Control System No 1 Control Rail, length 15 inches |
The Hornby Control System No 2 Control Rail, length 20 inches |
The Hornby Control System No 2 Control Rail, length 20 inches |
The Hornby Control System No 2 Control Rail, length 20 inches |
Hornby Control System Electric Points (Turnouts), 2ft radius, fitted for remote control |
Hornby Control System Clockwork Points (Turnouts), left hand, 2ft radius, fitted for remote control |
Hornby Control System Clockwork Points (Turnouts), right hand, 2ft radius, fitted for remote control |
Hornby Control System Signals, with bases to attach to track and bellcranks for remote operation |
Hornby Control System Signal, showing detail of track clips and bellcrank for attaching to control rodding |
Hornby Control System Home Signal, black base, lever and finial, 1926-27 |
Hornby Control System Home Signal, black base, lever and finial, 1926-27 |
Hornby Control System Home Signal, black base, lever and finial, 1926-27 |
Hornby Control System Home Signal, blue base, red lever, blue flat top, 1934-39 |
Hornby Control System Home Signal, blue base, red lever, blue flat top, 1934-39 |
Hornby Control System Home Signal, blue base, red lever, blue flat top, 1934-39 |
Hornby Control System Distant Signal, black base, lever and finial, notched red arm, 1926-27 |
Hornby Control System Distant Signal, black base, lever and finial, notched red arm, 1926-27 |
Hornby Control System Distant Signal, black base, lever and finial, notched red arm, 1926-27 |
Hornby Control System Junction Distant Signal, black base, lever and finial, notched red arm, 1926-27 |
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Hornby Control System Junction Distant Signal, black base, lever and finial, notched red arm, 1926-27 |
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Hornby Control System Junction Distant Signal, black base, lever and finial, notched red arm, 1926-27 |
Hornby Control System Rodding Compensator to reverse push or pull operation, black base 1926-27 |
Hornby Control System Rodding Compensator to reverse push or pull operation, black base 1926-27 |
Hornby Control System Rodding Compensator to reverse push or pull operation, blue base 1929-39 |
Hornby Control System Rodding Compensator to reverse push or pull operation, blue base 1929-39 |
Hornby Control System Guide Brackets, bolted to sleepers (ties) and rodding threaded through holes |
Hornby Control System Guide Brackets, bolted to sleepers (ties) and rodding threaded through holes |
Hornby Control System Wire Cutters (stamped Hornby) to trim lengths of control wire, which was available in 24ft coils |
Hornby Control System Wire Cutters (stamped Hornby) to trim lengths of control wire, which was available in 24ft coils |
Hornby Control System Instruction Leaflet |
Hornby Control System Instruction Leaflet |
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