Re Directorate

Hornby PLC
3 January 2001

                          HORNBY PLC ('the Company')

                                RE DIRECTORATE


Further to the interim results for the six months to 30 September 2000,
announced on 17 November 2000, at which time the Company stated that Frank
Martin had accepted the position of Chief Executive. The Company is pleased to
announce that this appointment has become effective from today's date.




3 January 2001