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 […]

Trains

Many early toy trains were made of tin or cast iron with a windup mechanism, but most collectors today are interested in trains with electric motors. An electric-powered train made by Carlisle and Finch in 1896 ran on a metal track, but electric trains became popular only when toy train makers began to use transformers, […]