In 1891, Märklin, a toy company in Leipzig, Germany, became eternally connected to toy trains when they developed the standards for toy trains. Over a hundred and ten years have passed and toy train manufactures are still using Märklin’s standards to measure toy trains. When it developed the standards for toy trains, Märklin was a [...]
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When you think about Toytrains, what do you think of first? Which aspects of Toytrains are important, which are essential, and which ones can you take or leave? You be the judge. Ask any avid collector of toy trains about American Flyer, and chances are they’ll be able to talk about these classic toy trains [...]
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Toy trains have almost become as much a symbol of Christmas time as reindeer, snowflakes, and hot chocolate. Almost every Christmas movie ever made features the heartwarming shot of a beutifully decorated Christmas tree with an enourmous pile of presents piled under it, and a toy train circling the perimeter. Another gift that people love [...]
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The best course of action to take sometimes isn’t clear until you’ve listed and considered your alternatives. The following paragraphs should help clue you in to what the experts think is significant. Collecting antique toy trains is a hobby and interest pursued by many. Perhaps the interest began as a small child, when they were [...]
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The best course of action to take sometimes isn’t clear until you’ve listed and considered your alternatives. The following paragraphs should help clue you in to what the experts think is significant. There’s just something special about little wooden toy trains. They’ve long been a favorite among children and have become an icon for the [...]
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When you hear the phrase, “I love toy trains,” most of the time you wouldn’t think of a store dedicated solely to toy trains. But that’s exactly what that phrase means in New Buffalo, Michigan. New Buffalo serves as home to the infamous I Love Toy Trains, a toy train wonderland that is every child [...]
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Whatever happened to children playing with little toy trains? In today’s society, it seems that toy trains have become a thing of the past. Children these days now ask for iPods, video games, and even cell phones before they’re 10 years old. But Thomas the Tank Engine continuously brings smiles and happiness to children all [...]
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The following article includes pertinent information that may cause you to reconsider what you thought you understood. The most important thing is to study with an open mind and be willing to revise your understanding if necessary. People who collect toy trains have a genuine passion for them. Some people prefer to only display them [...]
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In the real world a railway that has a narrower then 1,435 mm is called a narrow gauge railway. Narrow gauge railways accommodate smaller radius curves, and are cheaper to build. They are often found in mountainous communities and in communities that don’t have enough traffic to justify the expense of building a standard gauge [...]
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There’s nothing like watching little toy trains in motion, especially when they’re accompanied by all the right accessories (tunnels, landscape, buildings, etc). For just a short time, you can get lost in your childhood and allow your imagination to run free. Nearly everyone enjoys the chance to view a toy train system, from young children [...]
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