Train set
Rovex Models and Hobbies
Category
Toys
Date
Unknown
Materials
Plastic, card and polystyrene.
Measurements
Box - 325 mm (length); 348 mm (width); 50 mm (height)
Place of origin
England
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 662255
Summary
A clockwork railway train set in its original packaging. The set contains a full circle of railway track, a crossing, two cars, one engine and three railway wagons, variously coloured in white, green, black, red, blue and yellow. The red box has a celluloid top cover which allows the contents to be seen. The box is red in colour with 'Hornby Railways, Clockwork super set' printed in yellow and white. A white label on the side lists the contents. The box cover shows some signs of wear. Inside the box is a polystyrene block with spaces cut into it to hold the pieces of the set. Total number of items is 18.
Provenance
Donated to the Museum of Childhood by Mrs Annette Clulow in May 2005.
Makers and roles
Rovex Models and Hobbies, maker