In 1964 , Lines Bros Ltd. , the parent company of rival Tri-ang Railways , purchased Meccano Ltd. .
In 1964 , Lines Bros Ltd. , the parent company of rival Tri-ang Railways , merged Hornby and Tri-ang into Tri-ang Hornby .
In 1964 , Lines Bros Ltd. , the parent company of rival Tri-ang Railways , purchased Meccano Ltd. , and merged Hornby and Tri-ang into Tri-ang Hornby .