No. 85 Race Car Set

Even model train manufacturers recognized that not all travelers got to their destinations by rail. Consequently, several "transportation toys" debuted early in the history of model railroading and were marketed to tinplate model railroaders as accessories for their layouts.

The No. 85 Race Car Set of 1912 - 1916 was the forerunner of the slot car era of the 1960s. Two tinplate racing cars, featuring rubber tires and cast driver and mechanic figures, sped around a two-lane oval. Powered by a standard AC transformer, the cars would zip around the track with pickups sparking and motors whining.

The No. 85 set returns to life in the Tinplate Traditions line and can be expanded with additional straight and curved sections of track. This limited-run item is a must for any collector looking to recreate the full range of tinplate products offered in the early years of the last century.