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In the 1960s, TYCO changed its focus from train kits to ready-to-run trains sold in hobby shops and added HO-scale electric racing sets, or "slot car" sets. A wide range of slot cars and repair parts, track sections, controllers and accessories were also available. The slot car rage started in 1963. [3]
Ninco, 1:32 scale. Slot car racing (also called slotcar racing or slot racing) is the competitive hobby of racing with powered miniature autos (or other vehicles) which are guided by grooves or slots in the track on which they run. Slot cars are usually models of actual automobiles, though some have bodies purpose-designed for miniature racing.
The History of the Slot Car A well-illustrated history of the slot car hobby by Dennis David. A History of Slot Racing John Ford's short history of the hobby from the 1940s onward. Digital Slot Car Difference between Digital and Analog Slot Cars. Electric Rail Racing - Thoughts and History A memoir of rail racing and early slot times in Britain.
AFX. The Aurora Plastics Corporation was an American toy and hobby manufacturing company. It is known primarily for its production of plastic scale models of cars, airplanes, and TV and movie figures in the 1960s. Its principal competition in modeling were various other plastic modeling firms like Revell and Monogram.
Introduced. 1961. Discontinued. 1983; 41 years ago (1983) Markets. U.S. AFX (initials of "Aurora Factory Experimentals") is a brand of slot cars models and sets introduced by the Aurora Plastics Corporation in 1961. The AFX brand continued production until the company was forced into receivership in 1983.
Abrex Kovove Modely Aut – Czech firm, Škoda models in 1:43, 1:24 & some 1:18. Also 1:18 scale Jawa motorcycles. A.C. Gilbert Company – American manufacturer of 1:32 scale slot cars and sets, 1930s–1960s, though mostly made erector sets. Academy Plastic Model – Korean plastic model maker, mostly military vehicles.