Midgetoy Train - Original Package

Collectibles : Toys

 

In 1943 when Alvin and Earl Herdklotz formed the A & E Tool and Gage Co. Their first products included precision tooling such as gauges that measured the contours and shapes of airplane propellers. With the end of World War II, there was no more defense work and they decided to manufacture die-cast toys at their factory in Rockford, Illinois. They decided to call this toy line Midgetoy (pronounced Midget-oy). The first die-cast product was introduced in 1946 which they called the 4 in 1 Truck Set. Midgetoy remained in business until 1981 when the owners retired.

This train set is dated 1981 one of the last that Midgetoy made. It is still sealed but the top of the cardboard has come off the top. Included in the set in the locomotive, Gondola, tank car, freight car and caboose.

The cars are about 3 - 3 1/2" long.

Item ID: 18680

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