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Home > Exhibition > Marvel at Meccano models

Marvel at Meccano models

By Caroline King - January 23, 2013Posted in : Exhibition, Museum

Meccano display at Enginuity (Photo Dave Harvey) When: 9th February 2013

Where: Enginuity, near Ironbridge, Shropshire

£: Open 10am to 5pm Enginuity is one of the Ironbridge Gorge Museums; entry into the Meccano exhibition is included within the normal Enginuity admission fee.  Adults 8.25 and children 6.95.  An annual Passport Ticket for all ten Ironbridge Gorge museums costs 23.25 for adults, 18.75 for the 60 plus, 15.25 for students and children and 64 for a family; under 5s free.

What is it?

See a fascinating display of Meccano models at Enginuity in Coalbrookdale, near Ironbridge.  All created from Frank Hornby’s original construction toy by members of the Telford and Ironbridge Meccano Society, the models include an amazing collection of cranes, cars, clocks, trains and numerous quirky inventions.  Some of the models contain vintage parts well over a hundred years old, which are still compatible with the more modern Meccano pieces.

More info: For further information, contact the Ironbridge Tourist Information Centre on 01952 433 424 or visit www.ironbridge.org.uk.

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