What happened to Tri-Ang toys?
What happened to Tri-Ang toys?
The remains of the Tri-ang brand was sold off. As a result, the Tri-ang Hornby system took the name Hornby Railways from January 1972, with the Dinky and Meccano businesses being acquired by Airfix.
Who founded Triang toys?
The toymaking company Lines Brothers was founded by the brothers Walter, William and Arthur Lines when they returned to civilian life after WW1. The company used Tri-Ang as a brandname, since a triangle is made of three lines.
What is the scariest toy?
The Top 30 Most Creepy and Dangerous Toys Ever Made
- Furby.
- Snacktime Cabbage Patch Kid.
- Gooey Louie.
- Moon Shoes.
- Puppy Surprise Plush Mandy.
- Classic Mr.
- Siren Head Plush Toy.
- Swing Wing.
Where did the name triang come from?
By 1924 Lines Brothers were doing so well they had to relocate their 533 staff to a new, more high tech factory in Merton, South London. They registered Tri-ang Toys as their brand name – a triangle is made up of three lines (three Lines brothers) – and the factory was named Tri-ang Works.
What does Tri-Ang stand for?
Tri-ang name Joseph was the active partner while George went into farming. Joseph (or Joe) had four sons. Three of these – William, Walter and Arthur Edwin Lines – formed Lines Bros Ltd shortly after World War I. Three Lines make a triangle, hence the Tri-ang.
What is the creepiest kid show ever?
15 Scariest Kid’s Shows Of All Time – Ranked Creepy To Downright Terrifying
- 11 Deadtime Stories (2012-2014) – Creepy.
- 12 The Secret Life Of Alex Mack (1994-1998) – Creepy.
- 13 The Grim Adventures Of Billy And Mandy (2000-2007) – Creepy.
- 14 Creepy Crawlers (1994-1996) – Creepy.
- 15 Beetlejuice (1989-1991) – Creepy.
What is the most annoying toy?
An Unofficial Ranking of the 10 Most Annoying Kids’ Toys
- Ant Farm: Depressing.
- Play-Doh: Destroyer of nice things.
- Glitter Shaker: Eternal.
- Talking Puzzle: Creepy.
- Rock Tumbler: Loud.
- Kinetic Sand: Slip hazard.
- Harmonica: Irritating saliva spreader.
- Furby: Relentless.
Is triang a Hornby?
The Tri-ang 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.
What makes Tri-ang Toys special?
Tri-ang toys were aimed at the children from working homes and were always competitively priced and brightly coloured. Lines Bros Ltd thought big and achieved their good prices through large scale and efficient manufacture, with factories all over the world.
Why is it called Tri-ang?
The company used Tri-Ang as a brandname, since a triangle is made of three lines. Lines Brothers became a behemoth of a company, at one time claimed to be the largest toy company on the World, and even absorbing Meccano Ltd.
Where are Tri-ang model railways made?
Tri-ang Model Railways. This Site is dedicated to Tri-ang Railways. This range of products was manufactured between 1950 and 1965 in the United Kingdom, by the Lines Brothers group of companies. The main factory was at Margate in the South East of England. For many this range was the affordable introduction into the world of Model Railways.
Where can I buy a Tri-ang wagon?
Go to Tri-ang spares and new wagon loads made by 3d plastic printing. Go to A History of Tri-ang webite from Holland. Go to Member Dave Angell’s Sales website. Go to UK Model Shops VERY USEFUL site. Go to A FROG / Penguin website. Go to U K Toy Auction website. Go to Cambridge Train Shop. Go to A Spot On site.
