New Triang '00' Sets

If you're into toy trains you will know that Triang is the brand that Hornby went under after they bought out Triang some decades back and which superseded the 'Hornby Dublo' brand they had been using.  Of course that eventually moved on to become 'Triang Hornby' and then in latter years just 'Triang' <phew!>

Anyway, as it is one of Hornby's anniversaries they are currently selling some limited edition products in the form of a couple of 'retro' Triang train sets.  Being based on original Triang sets they are effectively the same, but with the rolling stock updated more towards the current designs, so although it is the same consist it is the more modern mechanisms etc... being used.  There are two sets available, a 'Lord of the Isles' set and a 'Breakdown' set, each is limited to a maximum of 1,000 sets.

Here's some pictures of the 'Lord of the Isles' set with the absolutely delightful loco, very similar to the original Triang model including the brass effect dome, but with far more detail such as the painted cab detail (you'll love this one Super!)...

The other set released is the 'Breakdown' set which has a 'Jinty' 0-6-0 locomotive, a crane, utility flatbed and a workers carriage. Again the same as the original set, but with the locomotive mechanism brought up to date along with the greater detail on the rolling stock.

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I just love the 'Big" Wheeled engines.

I was thinking about getting that dean single set at one point, ad it looks absolutely stunning!

I just love the 'Big" Wheeled engines.

Me too, they have such character - I do also have one of the original Triang models of this engine already, very nicely made but the new one has a lot more detail not to mention an upgraded motor.

I was thinking about getting that dean single set at one point, ad it looks absolutely stunning!

If you can afford it I would highly recommend it, especially as you love GWR   The sets are still available at this time and if you join the Hornby collectors club (including the TT120 club which is free till end of Jan 23) you get a 15% online discount and if you also sign up for their rewards club you'll also get reward points you can spend on other stuff on their website.

Lord of the Isles! 💖💘💝