The Tri-ang 3F tank locomotive, “Jinty” was produced from 1952 until the mid 70’s. The version shown in the featured image was made between 1957 and 1959. It has the early BR crest and is lined. It has the early hook and bar coupling. Originally the model had an unlined black livery with British Railways … Continue reading The Tri-ang R52, Jinty Locomotive -Retro Reviews
TT gauge had it’s heyday in the 1950’s and 1960’s. However production had ceased by 1965. TT gauge has a track width of 12MM and is half-way between N gauge and OO gauge. Although the original Tri-ang TT gauge range was short-lived Hornby have now released a new range of TT products. The origins of … Continue reading The origins of TT and The Tri-ang TT range 1958-64
This is part two of a series looking at the Tri-ang 1955 catalogue, page by page. Page 3 of the 1955 catalogue featured an electric goods set and two clockwork sets. The No. 3 Goods set The R3 set had a Jinty locomotive , a bolser wagon, a 7 plank wagon, a GW van and … Continue reading The Tri-ang, 1955 first edition catalogue, part 2.
Here we look at the 1st edition Tri-ang catalogue from 1955. Even at the beginning the range was comprehensive. Notably, a lot of work and research had gone into making it a viable system. Most images are from tri-ang.co.uk
One of the first sets from tri-ang was the R3X goods set. This came out in 1953 with the notorious standard track. At the time it was fine but later tended to warp and go out of gauge. The set had a Jinty locomotive and four wagons, including a brake van. Notably, the wagons were … Continue reading The Tri-ang R3X Goods set from 1953 – iconic images
