The triang minic narrowgauge railway tmnr was a tenandaquarterinch gauge garden railway system made at the minic canterbury works and. Triang trains special offers standard or series 3 rails 1 each 10. Lines bros ltd, at its peak in 1947, was claimed by the company to be the largest toy maker in the world. During the 1960s, tri ang made a brave venture into miniature garden railways. Shelf after shelf of tiptop model railway and racing car equipment all. The motto of the tcs is any make, any gauge, any age and the quarterly journal magazine truly reflects this. Under the tri ang toys brand name, lines bros ltd also made childrens bicycles, such as the unity dragster tt. Triang ho gauge model railways and trains for sale ebay. The minic garden railway was tucked away in a corner of the amusement park. Initially produced twice a year, from 2018 the magazine was produced as an single edition.
Peter johnsons first book, rails in wales the cambrian lines, was published by ian allan publishing in 1984. Minic garden railway this was modelled on the golden arrow locomotive and between 19631965, triang produced a 10. Triang also manufactured a garden railway system called triang minic narrowgauge railway, thus being known as tmnr. This garden railway system is called triang minic narrowgauge railway, and uses a two rail electric pickup with motors running at 40 volts dc. Full text of railway modeller january 1963 internet archive. Triang minic narrow gauge railways at alresford 2006. The triang minic narrowgauge railway tmnr, as it was also known, was manufactured at the minic factory in canterbury, kent. Jan 30, 2007 tri ang hornby minic model railway tjs1.
The tri ang minic narrowgauge railway tmnr was a tenandaquarterinch gauge garden railway system made at the minic canterbury works and announced in 1963 the minic factory decided to produce the range because it was comparatively simple to make, with the more complex parts the electric motor and power supplies being boughtin from specialist contractors, and because nobody else. It then transferred to greystar publications with roy remaining the production editor. Full text of railway modeller april 1964 internet archive. It was, in effect, a giant train set similar to tri ang s oo and tt3 products but for use in the garden and running on 1014 gauge track. The railway magazine guide to modelling issue 4 by mortons.
Triang minic railway for sale ten and a quarter inch. Hornby railways collector guide publication triang. During the 1960s, triang introduced a miniature garden railway. Mike slatter with his mint but not boxed minic railways locomotive. There was an engine, pullman coaches and a ride on toastrack wagon. Oct 05, 2015 this invaluable book is essential reading for all those who wish to build a small, narrow gauge model railway layout to a high standard.
Buy tri ang model railway and train catalogue and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. The triang minic narrowgauge railway tmnr was a tenandaquarterinch gauge garden railway system made at the minic canterbury works and announced in 1963. Lines bros ltd was a british toy manufacturer of the 20th century, operating under the tri ang toys brand name. Tri ang minic narrow gauge railways at alresford 2006. Articles on the canadian tri ang railways sets, tri ang usa literature and other featured articles have been published in train collector, the journal magazine of the train collectors society tcs. There is some tarnishing to the pantograph pads and both side name electra stickers are not present. Scalextric minic wrenn 152 all are good and there is a set. Home forum general discussion tri ang minic narrow gauge railway. The rare set of four station lamps from tri ang hornby. Perrygrove railway situated in the wonderful forest of dean, this unusual line is well worth a visit. Tmnr times is the publication of the tri ang minic narrow gauge railway society and features a range of both historic and current articles related to the tmnr system and its operation. Triang minic railway for sale ten and a quarter inch gauge.
Tri ang minic narrow gauge railways minic narrow gauge railway in all its glory. Tmnr times is the publication of the triang minic narrowgauge railway society and features a range of both historic and current articles related to the tmnr system and its operation. Check out tillig, liliput and roco for many exciting trains, rolling stock and track systems. Triang minic railway for sale sold sold sold this railway is now sold, thank you for looking. The chosen scale was 10 14 26cm it ran from current picked up from the rails at 36v. Tri ang tt this site is dedicated to the tt range of products manufactured, during the period 19571965, by the british manufacturer tri ang which was part of the lines bros. This railroad, which was large enough to carry passengers, was called the triang minic narrow. During world war ii, it was proposed to expedite the yunnanburma railway using 400 mm 15 3. Narrow gauge in slovakia and hungary 2010, part 1 james waite reports on his summer visit which actually included a hungarian element, click here for part 2 cierny balog. Triangman an active and keen collector and trader based.
The rideon railway collectors club of great britain. The chosen scale was 10 14 26cm and ran from current picked up from the rails at 36v. The journal of the tramway museum society, vol 29 no 1, july 1990. Welcome to the facebook page for triang minic narrowgauge railways. The railway exhibits at the museum of army transport, beverley. Triang hornby minic motorway model land oo gauge train set duration.
Tri ang minic narrowgauge railway tmnr as is was known, was a short lived product made by the world famous tri ang company based in kent in the united kingdom. Since starting in 2000 with the book two foot rails to the ironstone written by paul ingham they have piloted a fresh new format with a clean layout, detailed drawings, maps and the inclusion of much more than mere nuts. Model railway scenery art and craft work scenery scratch and kit building garden. Triang minic narrowgauge railways the official triang. There was an engine, pullman coaches individually named and a ride on toastrack bogie wagon. Sadly the railway lasted only 11 years with the death of sir thomas. Another superlative production from wild swan, illustrating and explaining the thinking and methods behind the exquisite models produced by one man. Buy tri ang ho gauge model railways and trains and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Reynaulds specializes in both hoe and hom narrow gauge trains. Aaa site dedicated to tri ang tt railways manufactured in the uk in the 60s. Triang model railway and train catalogue for sale ebay.
Triang hornby the official renaming to triang hornby took place in 1965, a year after the takeover. The triang minic narrowgauge railway tmnr, as it was also known, was. During the 1960s, triang made a brave venture into miniature garden railways. Profiling the eccentric garden railway system from triang minic. It was, in effect, a giant train set similar to triangs oo and tt3 products but for use in the garden and running on 1014 gauge track. It set the tone for many of the books that followed, with the emphasis on a wellwritten text supported by a good range of illustrations. Enter the world of narrow gauge many modelers around the world have combined ho and narrow gauge trains on their layouts. Narrow gauge railway for sale in uk view 62 bargains. Sold sold sold this railway is now sold, thank you for looking. Rt268 the rare bell signal set from 1963 was an attempt to bring more interest to train operation in view of the numbers sold and its rarity today i assume it failed.
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