Back after 20 years
In time for the summer school holidays, the July 1960 Meccano Magazine announced the return of the Hornby Speedboat range after an absence of over 20 years. Production of the original range of clockwork-powered tinplate boats had been suspended at the outbreak of World War II. The revived range used modern plastic mouldings and comprised three styles, including the two advertised here.
The Hornby Speedboat range was later augmented by a battery-powered model, but the rationalisation that followed the Lines Brothers’ takeover in 1964 marked the final demise of the clockwork boats.
Back after 20 years
In time for the summer school holidays, the July 1960 Meccano Magazine announced the return of the Hornby Speedboat range after an absence of over 20 years. Production of the original range of clockwork-powered tinplate boats had been suspended at the outbreak of World War II. The revived range used modern plastic mouldings and comprised three styles, including the two advertised here.
The Hornby Speedboat range was later augmented by a battery-powered model, but the rationalisation that followed the Lines Brothers’ takeover in 1964 marked the final demise of the clockwork boats.