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Model Details: The TR7 was a successful rally car and famous for its distinctive wedge shaped design.

In 2006, Scalextric’s parent company acquired the owners of Humbrol paints and Airfix model kits. This move aided the company's position as a leading toy and model company. Two years later, Corgi model cars were also acquired. Production of Scalextric and Tri-ang Hornby railways was transferred to Margate, creating history as the home of Scalextric and Hornby even today. With a nation inspired to rediscover childhood hobbies, Scalextric sets found their way out of the loft and slot car fans experienced true nostalgia, passing their passion down the generations. Scalextric has been releasing new and exciting products to reignite the slot car passion and offer a gateway into the hobby for the new generation of young racing enthusiasts.saw the introduction of the Scalextric catalogue, which has been issued annually ever since, with the first editions being extremely rare.

Further financial troubles arose at the start of the decade, permitting management buy-out by Wiltminster Ltd. The following year, an independent company was formed as Hornby Hobbies Ltd. This ensured the production of Scalextric and Hornby trains could continue. Many slot-car miles have been travelled since 1957, with racing enthusiasts, club members and collectors joining children and young adults alike. With new ideas and technology constantly progressing the hobby, there will be many more journeys to come. Four years later, the 2000s was also the beginning of ‘Digital Scalextric’– the future of slot car racing and the technology still used today.The year 2016 saw the closure of Hornby Hobbies’ International European subsidiary businesses and the old Westwood factory was sold.