Triang society reproduction box order form the triang society welcome to the webpage of the triang society. An avid collector of old toys, his collections include many of the tri ang toy range, playcraft trains and matchbox cars as well as having a keen interest in all things railway. Hello and welcome to the forum for triang enthusiasts around the world. Triang railways was a british manufacturer of toy trains, one of the elements of the lines bros ltd company who traded using the brands triang, minic. That first set conceivably could have been made by triang. This was the locomotive that became the foundation for the triang railways system. For collectors of triang products to share memories, photos and information. Electric 00 gauge trains were introduced by trix and hornby dublo in the mid1930s, but the second world war quickly halted production. Hornby r8158 the hornby book of trains the centenary.
Triang tt gauge model railways by rovex scale models ltd. Classic toys shop display airfix betta bilda exhibitions original exfactory stock. Pdf download tri ang collectables free unquote books. It is purely my attempt to share my hobby and interest with others and try and provide a photographic record of the products manufactured under the triang railways and associated lines. Under the tri ang toys brand name, lines bros ltd also made childrens bicycles, such as the unity dragster tt. Trains triang arkitex diecast toys classic toys shop display airfix betta bilda. Vintage triang pram great for shop prop or decor piece r1,650. Triang model trains for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Triang stephensons rocket vs battle space turbo car southland society of model engineers duration. She was made in england, australia and new zealand and totals at least 779,655.
Pat hammond started collecting vintage toys in 1968 and his collection is now limited to the models of. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Triang launched their the minic clockwork range 1 st series in 1935 to supply a gap in the toy motor vehicle market for models between large scale german tin plate toy imports and the smaller dinky toys range of diecast models produced by meccano. The model train set is the archetypal toy, and the archetypal british model rail train is a hornby. The triang railways name was dropped a few years after lines bros took over the hornby name although the majority of the trains were still the original tri ang models. However, they burst back onto the postwar scene with great success, and 00 quickly became the dominant scale in britain, and was taken up by other large manufacturers including tri ang. An avid collector of old toys, his collections include many of the triang toy range, playcraft trains and matchbox cars as well as having a keen interest in all things railway. Triang model railway and train catalogue for sale ebay. Here we celebrate the history, the memories and the joy of triang. This book is the first of two volumes on the product history of rovex. Their first factory was based at bagnidge wells, an early spa near kings cross in london and their products were mainly produced in wood. You can enjoy an ho scale model railroad set as a child that becomes a sophisticated ho scale layout in adulthood.
Hornby official 2011 handbook2014 hornby calendarhornby railways of australia pamphlettriang hornby model railways th editionhornby model railways edition 19triang hornby model railways edition 18 some folds etctriang hornby. The motto of the tcs is any make, any gauge, any age and the quarterly journal magazine truly reflects this. Lines bros ltd was a british toy manufacturer of the 20th century, operating under the tri ang toys brand name lines bros ltd, at its peak in 1947, was claimed by the company to be the largest toy maker in the world. Hopefully, useful information can be passed around using this site quickly and easily. Triang oo gauge r624 br exsr mki buffet coach s1851 green unboxed. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Triang railways vol 1story of rovex 195065 hammond, pat on. Aaa site dedicated to triang railways and related products manufactured in the uk in the 50s and 60s.
Buy triang model railway and train catalogue and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Arthurs son, richard lines, was largely responsible for the triang railways system. Old vintage all original triang puff puff tin toy train original box. Im interested in old photos of layouts, aussie toy and hobby shops of the 1950s and 1960s. The hornby book of trains the centenary edition by pat hammond. Over time triang obtained the meccano company and rebranded their railway system triang hornby. Triang other toys and models price guide and values. Triang vintage model trains for sale shop with afterpay. Alternative name and number set for lms maroon princess elizabeth locomotive and tender.
Hornby railways is the beloved first train set of nearly all model railway fans in the uk and australia. Triang railways train sets were featured in 1957, 1959 and every year from 1966 through to 1970. Articles on the canadian triang railways sets, triang usa literature and other featured articles have been published in train collector, the journal magazine of the train collectors society tcs. The lines family first became involved in the production of toys and baby equipment in about 1850. Ho scale model trains scale down the fullsize railroad world into something that the entire family can enjoy. The wonderful triang railways was first produced around 1950, they became triang hornby in 1965 after a company takeover, which changed to hornby railways in 1973 after even more boardroom moves. The members of this club are interested in the many and various toys produced by the companies of the former lines bros. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. Unfollow triang trains to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Triang hornby book of trains the brighton toy and model index. From simple beginnings in the early 60s with a basic tri ang train set, dave is now one of the leading tri ang railway collectors in the uk. Vintage triang tin toys for sale in uk view 17 bargains. Aaa site dedicated to triang tt railways manufactured in the uk in the 60s. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members.
Plastic customs services and international tracking provided new listing triang r350 sr 440 class l1 31757 oo gauge. Here we celebrate the history, the memories and the joy of tri ang. Under the triang toys brand name, lines bros ltd also made childrens bicycles, such as. A copy of the triang hornby book of trains, laminated paperback, 64 printed pages, plus covers published by ian allan, 1968. Triang oo, triang tt, triang big big trains and triang minic motorways.
Triang tt this site is dedicated to the tt range of products manufactured, during the period 19571965, by the british manufacturer triang which was part of the lines bros. Special sets triang railways in canada and the usa. Triang tt gauge model railways by rovex scale models ltd, makers of tt gauge model trains by triang railways tt collectors and enthusiasts this website has been launched primarily to annouce that a book is currently being written on triang tt. An avid collector of old toys, his collections include many of the triang toy range, playcraft trains. Triang trains for sale in uk 74 used triang trains. Intermountain 40056 36 ho scale 100 pk metal wheel set.
Triang model railways had its early beginning in a small firm called rovex plastics ltd. Unfollow triang model trains to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. A member of worldwide collectors societies, this is his first foray into book publishing. Get the best deals on triang tt scale model trains. The triang railways name was dropped a few years after lines bros took over the hornby name although the majority of the trains were still the original triang models.
P we are currently nearly 550 members strong after twelve years 2012 and have two of our own events for 2003 where we meet and display our collections. From simple beginnings in the early 60s with a basic triang train set, dave is now one of the leading triang railway collectors in the uk. Buy triang model railwaystrains and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Toy trains train set toy boxes scale model vintage toys old school ebay antique toys retro toys triang railway no. Triang railways was a british manufacturer of toy trains, one of the elements of the lines bros ltd company who traded using the brands triang, minic, pedigree, and frog. The aim of this site is to allow fellow enthusiasts to share information with each other regarding their hobby. Era 4 british railways steam era 19481956 material. A reach back to the format of the old 1930s hornby book of trains, with a mixture of encyclopaediastyle train enthusiast content and product catalogue pages, but in portrait format. Triang railways was a british manufacturer of toy trains, one of the elements of the lines bros ltd company who traded using the brands tri ang, minic, pedigree, and frog. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Im happy to give triang or any other tt gauge trains a good home, if youre in australia, but due to budgetary constraints, dont expect me to pay a lot unless its in very good order. The site is completely my own, and is done for no commercial gain. We have triang,triang wrenn,hornby dublo,triang,triang hornby, transcontinental and switchers,tank locomotives, train sets,battle space,rolling stock, steam locomotives, vintage toys,including rare triang trucks from fire engines to milk trucks and cranes. No further triang railways train sets were illustrated in simpsonssears catalogues after 1970.
Hornby railways collector guide homepage uk, australian. This firm was making plastic model cars initially, but after conflict with rover cars over the use of the name rovex, the company moved into the. Whether by planning or sheer coincidence the minic range made a perfect accompaniment to hornby o gauge model railways. Triang hornby book of trains unknown binding january 1, 1969 by o. Lines bros ltd was a british toy manufacturer of the 20th century, operating under the triang. The official illustrated history is the first full pictorial account of the rise and development of the three main model railway systems that. This book takes a wide look at collecting triang, including the tools and parts. Foundation of triang railways a 1960s book of trains. Lines bros ltd was a british toy manufacturer of the 20th century, operating under the triang toys brand name lines bros ltd, at its peak in 1947, was claimed by the company to be the largest toy maker in the world.
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