Welcome Aboard to Antique Toy Train Accessories 

In 1840, railway systems amazed people all over the world. Toymakers took note and began to create miniature versions for children (and adult train enthusiasts). By 1960, full train sets were some of the most sought-after children’s toys. A recent sale at Bertoia Auctions in Vineland, New Jersey, featured a single owner’s collection of trains […]

Tin Toys

Because the 19th-century Industrial Revolution resulted in new technology and the creation of a middle class, the invention of tin toys was possible and profitable. Earlier toys had been made of wood, fabric or ceramics. Tin toys were made in the early years of the 19th century in Germany, England and France. The J. Hess […]