Hi could anyone tell me more about this ,







i know that somehow playcraft was connected with mettoy but the box and instructions have no address on.

LUFF, I had a similar looking set = the track and those grey base stands look like they were an Aurora product. The time period was maybe 1965-66. I think there was a common denominator between Aurora and Playcraft. That is the best I can tell you.
dinkyboy

does it still work?

Hi RVREVO i have tried it once yes it did work , it is just getting a power transformer i used a  OO  rail transformer because of the variable input to test it .

The cars do not use a standard motor (armature and coil)  it uses a coil pot and the flat metal plate vibrates up and down turning the surrated wheel , it does say on the box patent pending i assume for the motor.







 

Now this interesting vibrating armature drive mechanism. I wonder how many are around these days in a complete set.

I have only seen one myself at a swopmeet the seller was asking £55

What are the cars in this great set?

the two cars are

blue mercedes 300sl  left hand drive.





and a white jaguar  xk140 right hand drive

other colours may have been used

Playcraft Highways was the forerunner to Aurora slotcars. Produced in England 1959. 4 cars were available, the two above and a Chevrolet Impala and a Ford Lorry/Truck. The company was sold to Aurora around 1961

Alway appreciate new knowledge when it is offered.