A modern interpretation of an old Meccano sign presented to our Trust by National Museums Liverpool 2022
Large scale photos of the former Meccano Factory presented to our Trust by National Museums Liverpool in 2022.
Large scale photos of the former Meccano Factory presented to our Trust by National Museums Liverpool in 2022.
Hornby Dublo 8F steam locomotive on loan from T Robertson
Meccano-made Sikorsky helicopter with clockwork mecanism to power main rota blades
A working clockwork Meccano-made Tractor and potato reaper
Our own 00 gauge model railway. Just press a button to operate. It was created by our Trust with the help of a generous grant from the PH Holt Foundation.
Another view of our model railway.
Two Dinky Toys in our 'Education/Memory Box'. The box is available to borrow via Sefton Library Service by schools, community groups, care homes etc. It was put together with the help of a generous grant from the PH Holt Foundation.
A Meccano touring car in our 'Education/Memory Box'.
A Meccano tow truck in our 'Education/Memory Box'.
The FHHC Education/Memory Box. A project generously supported by the PH Holt Foundation.
A working clockwork Meccano-made Tractor and potato reaper
View of FHHC
Dinky Toys Sikorsky helicopter
Sharing our space with 'Community within Communities' local history/Heritage project - November 2022.
Dinky Toys – An imposter, if a rather nice one 1950s Austin A40 Dinky Toys die-cast models were introduced by Meccano Ltd in the 1930s. Production at the Binns Road factory in Liverpool ceased in 1979. The acquisition of the Dinky trademark was announced by Matchbox Toys in 1987. Dinky Collection In 1988 Matchbox announced the first models of its new Dinky Collection range, which was intended to capture the spirit of the original Dinky Toys era. 35 models were issued in the period from 1988 to 1995.
A Maghull community-based group ran this one-off festival in 2013. What a cracking sew-on badge.
This classic Meccano truck, built by Jim Gamble, is often used in talks to schools, community groups etc. by our Chairman Les French.
Our small railway-related library is available for public use as this poster describes
Our small library which you can borrow from, take from (via making a donation to our funds) or add to by donating railway books.
HORNBY-MINITRIX 1974 catalogue - Donated to our Trust from the estate of Berarnd McGurk. The German Minitrix company had been producing Models of British locomotives in Wrexham - using Minitrix chassis made in Germany. Thernglade was a company set up by Mintrix in order to continue this production. By 1973, they had moved their production to Germany and were looking for a company to market their British range of Models. Around the same time, Rovex were looking for a way into the N gauge market, and German Trix were keen to have them as a UK importer and distributor. So on 1st January 1973, Rovex were able to start selling the German N gauge models of British locomotives under the name of Hornby Mintrix. The first catalogue of January 1973 proudly announces the Hornby Mintrix range of 4 locomotives, 2 of which Hornby were able to announce as being brand new to the Mintrix range Information from - Classic UK Minitrix Models - Home Page
Meccano biplane 'flying' at the FHHC in Maghull
A Meccano biplane was acquired by our Trust in March 2023 and is now 'flying' from the FHHC ceiling.
Unveiling of the English Heritage Blue Plaque on 'The Hollies' Station Road, Maghull on 6th July 2000. Present (left to right) Mr & Mrs Hogg (then the owners of the property), Lloyd Grossman - English Heritage Commissioner, Cllr. Anne Harrison - Mayor of Maghull and her Consort Stephen Harrison.
Hornby Signal Box, Dublo and 00 Gauge items donated to our Trust.
Hornby Dublo and 00 Gauge items on display at the FHHC.
Dinky Toys on display at the FHHC.
Our giant 'Meccano' windmill was probably made for a toy fair in the 1950s by Liverpool's Binns Road Meccano Factory. It was donated to the FHHC by Jim Gamble and is mainly of wooden construction, even down to the large 'Meccano' nuts and bolts.
Meccano Concorde acquired 08 23
A simple Plastic Meccano crane donated by the North West Meccano Guild 08 23.
Plastic Meccano Set A
This poster advertises a 2019 exhibition by Knowsley Council at Kirkby Gallery which included the famous Meccano Factory in Binns Road Liverpool. Our Trust was pleased to loan items from our collection to an excellent showcase of workplaces across Merseyside.
In September 2023 our Trust acquired these 2 additional display cabinets for the FHHC
2 display hoods and a donations box donated to the FHHC by Tate Gallery Liverpool Sept '23. Used here to display a Meccano Traction Engine and a home-made Meccano parts box.
The entrance canopy to our Heritage Centre updated 04 24
Hornby 0 Gauge side tip tinplate truck purchased at HRCA 55yr Anniversary Show - Newark-on-Trent April 2024
Meccano Bugatti-Type car made from 1945-1958 vintage parts and donated by Jim Gamble April 2024
Dinky Toys ships purchased March 2024