Celebrating Independence Day on Rails: Discover the Limited Edition Atlas Train Cars in Honor of the 4th of July
Jul 2nd 2023
Discover limited edition Atlas train cars
for 4th of July. Elevate your collection with these patriotic railroad collectibles.
Celebrating Independence Day
on Rails: Discover the Limited Edition Atlas Train Cars in Honor of the 4th of
July
Welcome back, train
enthusiasts, modelers, and collectors! It’s been a while since our last post,
but we’re delighted to return, and with an exciting subject too.
We are so eager to share this...
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Fourth of July
Jul 4th 2020
Did you know that John Adams believed July 2 was the correct day to celebrate American independence and reportedly turned down all invitations to appear at July 4th events in protest? John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence (History.com).According to History.com, the Fourth of July has been a federal holiday in the U.S. since 1941, but Independence Day cele...
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Juneteenth & the American Civil War
Jun 19th 2020
Trains and Toy Soldiers is committed to historical learning and education. We have a huge range of Civil War figurines in plastic and metal, blue and grey, hand-painted and collectable. Today is Juneteenth, a notable and joyful day of American history. Trains and Toy Soldiers has everything you need to make a diorama of an American Civil War or Juneteenth battle or tableau! American Civil WarIn the mid-19th century, there was a growing...
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Memorial Day
May 25th 2020
Trains and Toy Soldiers is offering free shipping this Memorial Weekend with the code FREEDOM2020.People have been honoring those lost in battle for centuries. What we have come to know as Memorial Day has more recent origins. One of the earliest commemorations of Memorial Day was organized by recently freed slaves after the Civil War. “As the Civil War neared its end, thousands of Union soldiers, held as prisoners of war, were herded into a seri...
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Living the Dream - 15% Off
May 19th 2020
Now’s the time to live the dream you’ve always had – collecting trains and toy soldiers. To help you make those dreams a reality, we’re giving you 15% off the ENTIRE STORE, now through Sunday, May 24. Use the code DREAM2020 at checkout to apply your discount!It’s still important to stay home if your work and health allow, and instead of focusing on productivity or the anxiety of the current moment, turn your attention to reigniting old passions a...
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