In Europe, they had some toy trains prior to this that were steam-powered ... This is one of the earlier sets, and it was a very, very popular toy. Very expensive toy in its day.

"There's still something magical about a toy train under ... we had cozy and luxurious steam trains and brown parcels delivered by Railway Express,” Vondrak says. Train sets could also be ...

An iconic toy brand is set to disappear after 88 years because of spiralling costs. Model steam train makers Mamod has closed its factory in Smethwick, Birmingham after being crippled by rising ...