A Little History
The invention of the steam engine sparked the industrial revolution thru-out the world. By the late 1800’s this source of energy was transformed into toys. Germany was the hub of production for steam toys. Without a doubt, 85% of the remaining steam toys you’ll find today were manufactured in Germany. The height of popularity ran from the 1890’s thru 1920’s. Craftsmanship and attention to detail soon turned the hobby into a serious adult pursuit.
The advent of electricity, Great Depression and World War II, spelled doom for the steam toy industry. Many manufacturers went out of business. The biggest were bought out and the electric train market was created. A few manufacturers still exist today. The quality and attention to detail will never be matched. By today's standards, these toys would not be found on the shelf at you local Toys R Us- danger prevails! Early immigration into the USA brought the popularity of these toys to the East coast and upper Midwest. Years went by, a war or two later, wear and tear, the toys became increasingly rare, unheard of and impossible to find.

TRADEMARKS

1875-1917