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Meccano-Mania

Presented by Museum of American Heritage at Museum of American Heritage

November 20, 2009-March 28, 2010

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Meccano-Mania, an exhibit of models by world-renowned modeler Charlie Pack, offers a glimpse into the model crafter’s world of the early 20th century. A giant Ferris wheel, a rocket-jet ride, a cable car railway and an unusual no-rail ”railway” are among the operating models that go through their paces in this unusual and enlightening exhibit. Many of the models are operating classics of their type; some were custom-built for...

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Meccano-Mania, an exhibit of models by world-renowned modeler Charlie Pack, offers a glimpse into the model crafter’s world of the early 20th century. A giant Ferris wheel, a rocket-jet ride, a cable car railway and an unusual no-rail ”railway” are among the operating models that go through their paces in this unusual and enlightening exhibit. Many of the models are operating classics of their type; some were custom-built for this display. Be they whimsical, serious or historical, all are great fun.

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Museum of American Heritage

351 Homer Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94302-1731

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Tickets:
Free

Times:
11am-4pm

Phone: 650-321-1004

Parking:

Nearby street and public parking

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