With bright eyes, post-World War II baby boom children filled “toylands” at area stores, amazed at the brightly colored offerings as local retailers stacked the shelves for lucrative Christmas sales.

The problem was, however, the boy's parents had already bought him an electric train. So in 1950, 5-year-old Dickie ... t sound like a lightweight tinplate Marx engine going astray.

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The fact that this was a time when all the top guys fought each other makes it a truly special period. There was hardly a compelling match that didn’t get made in the 1950s. Boxing was a major sport ...

A train table is a gift that keeps on giving—for both kids and parents. Train-obsessed kids will lose their minds when they see a new train table waiting for them to play with. From minimalist wooden ...

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Prepare to be whisked away on a whimsical journey through time as we dive headfirst into the colourful, charismatic world of 1950s logos. Prepare to be whisked away on a whimsical journey through time ...

More Americans rode Amtrak trains than ever in 2024 ... "Rail travel fell out of favor in the 1950s," Savage said. "Since 1950, the population has more than doubled and the number of motor ...