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Now through Sunday December 18, just enter coupon code DIECAST20 at check out, and get 20% savings on all die cast collectibles in your order. You can even get the discount of sale items. How great is that! This is a limited time offer and we don’t expect our inventory die cast collectibles to last long at these prices so shop today.Trains and Toy Soldiers carried a large selection of Die Cast Collectibles. We started by offering die cast tractor...

Trains and Toy Soldiers knows that you have to get that Christmas Shopping done. But who has the time to fight the crowds and find parking at the mall, plus if you live in place like us, Nebraska, it has gotten cold out. Avoid chilly toes, lines, and traffic and take advantage of our best Christmas offer ever, 35% of all Children’s Toy. Not one or two or ten items, but everything we have in Children’s Toy’s will be 35% percent off this weekend.Wh...

As far back as 1943 when Rev Wilbert Vere Awdry created the character Thomas to cheer up little Christopher, Rev Awdry’s inventive work has been making children happy.Thomas the Tank engine has been a true friend to countless children across the planet. Thomas’s ability to create inspiration and high moral character has transcended generations and cultures. Thomas the Tank Engine powers kids’ imagination about life and builds their skills in id...

Talking Trains: Some highlights from the Lionel Post War Golden AgeLionel Post War Trains and BeyondLionel Train began a golden age after the Second World War. The electric model train company accomplished two advancements in rail technology development in 1945. Firstly, Lionel achieved development of an automatic knuckle coupler. This system is an arrangement of trip devices in appropriate places of the track that triggers an onboard electromagn...

Trains and Toy Soldiers was blown away by the amazing new releases from John Jenkins Designs. John Jenkins Wheels Across the Desert and Knights of Skies series have always been some of our most popular offerings. Below are some pictures and some history about these new offerings. Contact Trains and Toy Soldiers here to order these items or call us at 1-800-786-1888. John Jenkins World War I planes have often sold out quickly so order your...