Technofix - Tin toy - Rocky Mountains Train – Rare 1950s Tinplate Toy With Original Box - Germany
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Technofix Rocky Mountains Train – Rare 1950s tinplate toy with original box, post‑war German mechanical train in good condition, made of lithographed tin with a relief mountain scenery and two painted metal locomotives.
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Description from the seller
An exceptional post-war piece, this classic tin toy depicts a train traveling through the Rocky Mountains, featuring a richly illustrated scene with tunnels, bridges, and molded metal relief. A true example of the creativity and quality of European toys from the 1950s, it is now highly sought after by collectors.
The set includes the original illustrated box, an essential factor for the historical and collectible value of the piece.
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Main Features
Product: Mechanical toy / train set scene
Rocky Mountains Train
Decade of the 1950s
• Origin: Germany (post-war)
Material: tin lithographed metal
Operation: manual / mechanical
Includes:
Relief map with a detailed mountainous landscape.
Two trains made of painted metal.
Illustrated original box
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Condition status
Original and authentic toy, with normal signs of use and aging appropriate for its age.
Old repair on one corner of the base – done for stabilization of the piece.
Important: it is highly recommended to conduct a detailed analysis of the photographs, where the repair is visible, for complete transparency before the purchase.
Original box present, with visible wear but structurally intact and highly valued from a collector's perspective.
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Why is this piece special?
This toy is not just a decorative object but a historical testament to post-war playful design and engineering. The combination of:
relief scenario
colored lithography
metallic trains
the original box
Make this set a rare and highly desirable piece for collectors of antique toys, tin toys, railway memorabilia, or vintage decor.
Ideal for display in showcases, private collections, or as a highlight piece in a retro-inspired space.
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vintage tin toy, Rocky Mountains Train, 1950s toy, German tin toy, vintage train toy, lithographed tin, collectible toy, original box, post-war toy, antique toy, tinplate train, vintage railway toy, rare tin toy
An exceptional post-war piece, this classic tin toy depicts a train traveling through the Rocky Mountains, featuring a richly illustrated scene with tunnels, bridges, and molded metal relief. A true example of the creativity and quality of European toys from the 1950s, it is now highly sought after by collectors.
The set includes the original illustrated box, an essential factor for the historical and collectible value of the piece.
The input is a special character with no content to translate.
Main Features
Product: Mechanical toy / train set scene
Rocky Mountains Train
Decade of the 1950s
• Origin: Germany (post-war)
Material: tin lithographed metal
Operation: manual / mechanical
Includes:
Relief map with a detailed mountainous landscape.
Two trains made of painted metal.
Illustrated original box
The input is a special character with no content to translate.
Condition status
Original and authentic toy, with normal signs of use and aging appropriate for its age.
Old repair on one corner of the base – done for stabilization of the piece.
Important: it is highly recommended to conduct a detailed analysis of the photographs, where the repair is visible, for complete transparency before the purchase.
Original box present, with visible wear but structurally intact and highly valued from a collector's perspective.
The input is a special character with no content to translate.
Why is this piece special?
This toy is not just a decorative object but a historical testament to post-war playful design and engineering. The combination of:
relief scenario
colored lithography
metallic trains
the original box
Make this set a rare and highly desirable piece for collectors of antique toys, tin toys, railway memorabilia, or vintage decor.
Ideal for display in showcases, private collections, or as a highlight piece in a retro-inspired space.
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vintage tin toy, Rocky Mountains Train, 1950s toy, German tin toy, vintage train toy, lithographed tin, collectible toy, original box, post-war toy, antique toy, tinplate train, vintage railway toy, rare tin toy
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Technofix
Model/ Name
Rocky Mountains Train – Rare 1950s Tinplate Toy With Original Box
Country of Origin
Germany
Condition
Good
Packaging
with original box
Material
Tin
