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As the first EM gauge layout to be exhibited, and for the extent and detail of its magazine coverage, it has been described as 'the single most important layout in the history of the hobby'. [25] A feature of the later railway was 'The Automatic Crispin'. This was a very early example of model railway automation using a form of drum sequencer.
Tyco left the model railroad business after the 1993 catalog. Many of the Tyco model train products were subsequently manufactured by Mantua and by International Hobby Corporation (IHC). In 2001, Mantua stopped producing its model railroad lines and sold the business to the Model Power company, which continued to sell a few items such as steam ...
In 1993 Gama-Schuco combined with Trix, a maker of small ('N') scale trains, and a company previously associated with Märklin. In 1996, Schuco became independent again and saw a revival, producing a wide variety of collectible models, with many newly designed castings, but many being exact replicas of earlier lines.
Toy trains and model railroads were its main claim to fame. [1] Lionel trains have been produced since 1900, and their trains were admired by model railroaders around the world for the solidity of their construction and the authenticity of their detail. During its peak years in the 1950s, the company sold $25 million worth of trains per year. [2]
Pages in category "Toy trains" The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. F. Ferrorama; L. Lego Trains;
Known for its wine-tasting locomotive excursions in Napa Valley, the Napa Valley Wine Train during the holiday season hosts the Santa Train Jolly Journeys, much to the delight of kids — and kids ...
A toy train is a toy that represents a train. It is distinguished from a model train by an emphasis on low cost [ 1 ] and durability, rather than scale modeling . A toy train can be as simple as a toy that can run on a track, or it might be operated by electricity, clockwork or live steam .
Lionel Kiddie City (1980-1993) Lionel Playworld (1969-1993) Lionel Toy Warehouse (1969-1990) Company type: Public Company: Industry: Retail: Founded: 1969, New York City: Defunct: July 1993, Lionel Kiddie City & Playworld; 1990, Lionel Toy Warehouse: Fate: Liquidation: Headquarters: Edison Township, New Jersey