The Meccano Raylo set was closer to today's 00 than 0 in size, and is the first railway set produced by Meccano Limited in 1915, five years before 0 gauge Hornby Trains were launched in 1920 and twenty three years before the launch of Hornby Dublo, 1938.
The Raylo set was a game rather than a train set, and featured a clockwork 0-4-0 loco (without tender), and a set of pre formed rails, in a leather bound carton. The Raylo locomotive was manufacturered in Germany by Marklin, on behalf of Meccano Limited.
Meccano Raylo patent application by Frank Hornby, dated 26th November 1910 Image credit Vectis Auctions |
Meccano Raylo Frank Hornby's Complete Specification, dated 26th November 1910 Image credit Vectis Auctions |
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