As a welcome, the entrance of the Meccano exhibition starts with a display with the well-known product ranges of the Meccano factory. The display included Dinky Toys, Hornby O-gauge, Hornby Dublo and some Meccano items.
Hornby day at the Meccano exhibition
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From June 2005 until January 2006 the National Toy Museum in Deventer hosted the Meccano exhibition 'Jongensdromen in Meccano' (Boys' Dreams in Meccano). During the Christmas holidays a special Hornby day was held on Wednesday 28th December, where we displayed our O-gauge layout.
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As a welcome, the entrance of the Meccano exhibition starts with a display with the well-known product ranges of the Meccano factory. The display included Dinky Toys, Hornby O-gauge, Hornby Dublo and some Meccano items. |
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A few Meccano items from 'The nickel Period', including a nice example of the No. 2 Storage Cabinet. |
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The background of the Meccano show was filed with a selection of Meccano sets, literature and dealer display material. |
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A closer look at some of the Meccano sets on display. |
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The construction team for the Hornby day layout was formed by Niek van Ees, Peter Zwakhals and Henk Brouwer. In this picture, Niek and Henk are busy with constructing the layout. |
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An overall view on the completed layout, with Niek van Ees busy with the final test, just before opening. |
