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Key eventsJack SimpsonThe London North Eastern Railway (LNER) family lounge at London King’s Cross Station contains a Hornby train set, among other delights. Photograph: John Nguyen/PABig news in the markets today for any train model enthusiasts out there, as Hornby confirms it has bought Corgi Model Club.The deal will see Hornby acquire the Corgi subscription service from investment vehicle Blue 14, which is owned by entrepreneur Jim Lewcock.CMC was established in 2021 as a monthly subscription model and has grown to have more than 6,000 members, and revenues of more than £2m. It…