A short history of Tri-ang track

The Lines Brothers and Rovex.

The history of Rovex and Triang Railways goes back to Victorian times.

The lines brothers began making wooden toys in the Victorian era, by the 1950’s their descendants were looking to expand into model railways.

Occre 1/24 Scale Stephensons Rocket Model Kit, Buy now on Hobbies.

Rovex plastics LTD had been formed just after WW II. They made injection moulded plastic toys for Marks and Spencer. The injection moulding process was relatively new at the time. Previously, toys were made out of tin plate.

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Retro Review – Triang R15, UD Milk Tanker, 1955-75.

Welcome to another retro review. Here we look at a Triang wagon from my Collection. This is the R.15 United dairies four wheel milk tanker. All photos, the author.

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Retro Reviews – Triang, R112 Drop Door, Goods wagon, 1958-70.

Welcome to another retro review. Here we look at a Triang wagon from my Collection. This is the R112 drop door goods wagon, running number M2313. All photos, the author.

The prototype

The prototype drop side wagon was a common sight throughout the stream era. Compare the buffers with the model.

The model – Triang R112 Drop side goods wagon

R112 actually appeared in the first Triang catalogue from 1955, with a NE livery. It became No M2313 in 1958 and remained in the Triang-Hornby range until 1970.

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