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A Meccano Part Set
This is a mixture of parts from different sets over the years.
Meccano is a model construction system invented in England by Frank Hornby. It consists of re-usable metal strips, plates, angle girders, wheels, axles and gears, with nuts and bolts to connect the pieces. It enables the building of working models and mechanical devices. This 'toy' not only encourages creativity, but also has its elements of fun.
The ideas for Meccano were first conceived by Hornby (of Train set fame) in 1898 and he developed and patented the construction kit as "Mechanics Made Easy" in 1901. The name was later changed to "Meccano" and manufactured by the British company, Meccano Ltd, between 1908 and 1980. It is now manufactured in France and China. "Erector Sets" currently sold in the USA are actually Meccano sets manufactured by Meccano S.N. of France, part of the Nikko Group of Japan.
To view a Hornby Train Set, click here.
To see a photograph of boys in the Cameron Highlands with a Meccano set, click here.