Toy Trains

1935–1975

Bob Leggett

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Shire Publications
06 May 2019

History; Antiques & collectables: toys, games & models; Model railways; Trains & railways: general interest

Series: Shire Library

The 00 gauge train set was the ultimate ‘boy’s toy’ of the 1950s and ’60s. Electric 00 gauge trains were introduced by Trix and Hornby Dublo in the mid-1930s, but the Second World War quickly halted production. However, they burst back onto the post-war scene with great success, and 00 quickly became the dominant scale in Britain, and was taken up by other large manufacturers including Tri-ang. Whilst the components of the sets themselves were often basic, they could be transformed into astonishing landscapes in the hands of imaginative builders. The sheer number of box sets, locomotives, rolling stock, buildings and accessories gave everyone the ability to form a bespoke layout. This beautifully illustrated introduction to the heyday of clockwork and electric 00 gauge trains tells their story up until 1975, when finer detailing and changing trends led to them becoming enthusiasts’ models rather than children’s toys.

By: Bob Leggett
Imprint: Shire Publications
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 854
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 149mm,
Weight: 148g
ISBN: 9781784423087
ISBN 10: 1784423084
Series: Shire Library
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 06 May 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Foreword by Richard Lines Introduction The Beginning to 1945 Post-war Austerity: Smaller Companies Post-war Hornby Dublo and Trix The Giant Awakes: Enter Tri-Ang European HO Gauge in Britain Tri-Ang Hornby and Hornby Railways 1966–75 Beyond 1975 Appendices: Accessories; Retailers; Bertram Otto Places to Visit Further Reading Index

Bob Leggett has had a lifelong enthusiasm for railways and train sets and is a committee member of the Train Collectors Society. In 1993 he started the Alresford Festival of Toy Trains and he has his own post-war toy museum at Beale Park, Pangbourne.