The Charm of Triang Railways

A three part series of the history of Triang railways, this is part one , beautifully made from about twenty years ago and long out of print.
UPLOADED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.
NOTE VIDEO DOES NOT START UNTIL ABOUT 15 SECONDS IN.

[@michaelfowler8760]

I was the Producer for all three Tri-ang, Tri-ang Hornby and Hornby Dublo productions. They were shot over three years in various UK locations and the product of extensive research. When released on VHS in numbered copies they sold very well. I still have an extensive file of complementary letters. They have not dated but they were shot in 4 : 3 and on a component Betacam format. They were later produced for the DVD market and sold extensively by mail order from ourselves. Of course I still have all the master tapes and edit master. Using the phone number on the sleeve, I still receive complementary calls and inquiries. If there were a significant number of inquiries, we may consider a further pressing. I hope you continue enjoying the productions....I certainly do! Mike Fowler

[@bangboats3557]

Thank you Michael for bringing this to light - its not only modelling history but also, captures so many priceless memories from our childhoods.

[@christopherstokes9393]

R.I.P. Richard Lines (1930 - 2020) :'(

[@POUNCEMAN1]

Best Triang Video ever ,, I a Triang collector since the age of 7,,,, over 55 years later ,, still collecting mainly the North American Trains Triang offered ,, once Triang available at dept stores like Simpsons and Eatons in Canada ,, where Triang ruled ,,, only available at model train shows, ebay, and FB Marketplace ,,, again ,, this vid just made my day ,,, cheer's

[@tabletop_railway]

What a wonderful video- captures the enduring joy of Tri-ang !

[@bimmingham]

"i'm interested in girls, but i think triang railways are probably more interesting most of the time" that has to be the best thing i have ever heard

[@kleedhamhobby]

I was born in December 1952. The first present I can ever remember asking for, for Christmas and my birthday when I was 4 years old, was 'a big crane and lorry'. The crane I received, in December 1956, was very similar to the one shown at 2:42 in this video (though mine didn't have caterpillar tracks - just wheels, which I ended up taking off). Then, when I was a little older, for another Christmas I received a Triang TT train set. And I remember saving up my money to buy various extra items for it... so I guess my childhood time with train sets corresponded pretty much with the heyday of TT Gauge. Now in my 60s, I have model railways again - this time N Gauge, due to lack of space... the same reason I had TT Gauge as a child.

[@nvrthomas5056]

I got some Triang as a Christmas gift from my dad!

[@nvrthomas5056]

And some Hornby (it was all OO and HO guage)!

[@ivenireland8270]

It is so sad to see all the people employed at the factory and then to see it empty.

[@helenrussell-clark1892]

Thanks Stuart, I have been after this programme for ages.

[@hollpoll]

I have part 2 to upload, part three is still on video so will have to find a video player to transfer it, glad you enjoyed it ,
Stewart

[@nafs53]

I got my brother's small Triang layout around the age of 7 and recognize some of the items in the video clips. It was added to over the years but foolishly sold/swapped it in '68. Maybe a model fair will present itself soon..😗

[@stuartthegrant]

A real treat Hollpoll, thanks for posting this trip down memory lane..

[@waldenhouse]

Thanks Stuart for sharing this! Not seen this before. I must visit this place - (the Museum) - didn’t even know about it! Excellent programme.

[@playpaulbee]

Wonderful, thanks for sharing

[@Pickchore]

I recently sold a Tri-ang real estate number 6 hardware store.
Boxed, complete and un-assembled, I got a good price for it on the bay.

[@NorbertRoll]

An absolutely wonderful documentary.

[@andrewr2825]

This simply brilliant. Thanks for posting👍🏻

[@mike59317]

Very enjoyable Hollpoll, thanks for uploading. : )

[@russellbenton2987]

I’ve got the trilogy of dvds . Really great . Takes me right back to the days when the Triang Hornby catalogue was seldom far from my side.

[@smitajky]

And waiting each year for the new catalogue to come out. I remember when they moved from the simple cover to the Terence Cuneo artwork. What I cannot explain is the excitement of looking over all those new and old offerings.

[@russellbenton2987]

@@smitajky the new catalogues are very professional but are boring and bland to me . Maybe it’s an age thing, but the old catalogues generated excitement .

[@dcan48]

Fantastic.

[@bigdmac33]

Superb.

[@milak111234]

Wow i thought that TT scale was unknown in Uk!! Thanks for that film I have TT east german BTTB for fun , but my favourite scale is HO/OO.

[@johnd8892]

TT 1/120 making a comeback from Hornby in the past six months or so.
An A3 and A4 Pacific as well as an 08 diesel shunter so far with more getting close to production.
Coaches, goods wagons, sets and track also available now.
Hornby surprised everyone with these.

[@howarth004]

Good advert for Hornby Stuart ...

[@brontewatts4209]

Or triang club bulletin and two triang club badges

[@brontewatts4209]

Do you b ever see triang magazine oct 1964 to july 1965

[@davidrogers891]

Great video, Any chance of you posting parts 2 and 3

[@hollpoll]

I have both parts 2 and 3 , part 2 is ready to go but part three I only have the video and no VCR to transfer it, I'm trying to find someone who has a VCR I can borrow, we'll see what happens, thanks for your interest,
Stewart

[@davidrogers891]

I have set you a private message Re part 3

[@BronsonTheCat]

Interesting video! I thought the statement at the start about trains over women is not surprising coming from a Foamer!
My old man collects the Mimic motorways cars and trucks.

[@abbush2921]

What's a Foamer ?

[@BronsonTheCat]

@@abbush2921 A Foamer is someone who drools over trains.

[@Whizzy-jx3qe]

Why did they neglect the Irish market?

[@ggkitchener1122]

Ireland pn 5ft 3ins gauge my guess