The former Hornby line was discontinued in favour of Tri-ang's less costly plastic designs .
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 .
The former Hornby line was discontinued in favour of Tri-ang Railways less costly plastic designs .
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 .