A Brief History of Toy Electric Trains
Not only do toy electric trains provide a lot of enjoyment for the entire family, they have a history almost as rich as that of the real railroads.
Toy trains first appeared on the market during the 1860′s. These trains were simply designed and were made from wood and metal. It is highly unlikely that the designers of them had any inkling of what these simple floor toys would evolve into.
The first electric toy train was introduced to the world in 1901, a product of the Lionel Toy Company. Originally this train was meant to be used only as a window display. However, customers soon grew more interested in the trains in the window display than in the merchandise.
During the 1920′s electric toy trains became really popular. All of the kids wanted one, but only the rich could afford them.
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