So ended, rather sadly, the production of English Meccano, after more than three-quarters of a century of providing more pleasure to more boys than perhaps could be claimed by any other "toy". It is testimony to the system that today, as never before, more intricate, instructive and ingenious Meccano modelling is being achieved than ever was the case in earlier times. The hobby is now primarily in the hands of adult enthusiasts, and the revitalisation of Meccano Clubs, Meccano exhibitions, extraordinarily high-quality Meccano publications and newsletters from around the world are adding to the knowledge, enjoyment and sense of community that they bring. The Internet is the latest tool that is providing interactive and communicative facility with an ease previously undreamed of for all enthusiasts of this most wonderful of "hobbies for boys".

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