| When you hear the phrase, "I love toy trains," most | | | | and hand-painted detail for those looking to "kick it up |
| of the time you wouldn't think of a store dedicated | | | | a notch." |
| solely to toy trains. But that's exactly what that | | | | Not only will you find everything you need to create |
| phrase means in New Buffalo, Michigan. New Buffalo | | | | a toy train wonderland, but you'll also find rare and |
| serves as home to the infamous I Love Toy Trains, | | | | unique toys imported from Germany and |
| a toy train wonderland that is every child and toy | | | | Czechoslovakia. Where else can you find a duck on a |
| train collector's dream. The store carries Thomas and | | | | bike, tumbling bunnies, or singing cowboys? I Love |
| Friends wooden toy trains and accessories and | | | | Toy Trains also carries several styles of railroad |
| several unique items from Lionel Corporation. | | | | tracks along with accessories to make your toy train |
| If the name of the store sounds familiar to you, it's | | | | system as realistic as possible. The store carries a |
| because it was derived from the popular children's | | | | wide variety of trinkets ranging in price, so even if |
| video series. The series, "I Love Toy Trains" is an | | | | you are on a budget you are very likely to find a |
| animated show that allows children to use their | | | | keepsake at a reasonable price. |
| imagination in the world of toy trains. And that's | | | | I Love Toy Trains is only open three days a week, |
| exactly the concept the store used in finding a name | | | | Friday through Sunday, from 11:00am to 5:00pm EST. |
| for their establishment - a place where children and | | | | If you're ever visiting this area in Michigan, make it |
| adults can go and just let their imagination run free | | | | part of your trip to visit I Love Toy Trains. |
| among the hundreds of toy trains and items for sale. | | | | In addition to the trains, there is a delightful selection |
| I Love Toy Trains is settled in a 1930's style home | | | | of clockwork, tin-litho toys imported from |
| on the bottom floor. You'll find an assortment of | | | | Czechoslovakia and Germany - Duck on a Bike, |
| classic, antique, and new toy trains all together under | | | | Space Man Robot, Elephant Balancing Ball, Panda |
| one roof. Several models of common names in the | | | | Drummer, Rocking Cowboy, Basketball Girl, and |
| toy train industry are available at the store. For | | | | Tumbling Bunnies. |
| example, you'll see some beautiful Standard gauge | | | | In addition to the trains, there is a delightful selection |
| models from the twenties on display, and several | | | | of clockwork, tin-litho toys imported from |
| manufactures featured include Lionel, Marx, and | | | | Czechoslovakia and Germany - Duck on a Bike, |
| Williams. You can find classic and simple wooden toy | | | | Space Man Robot, Elephant Balancing Ball, Panda |
| trains ideal for toddlers and small children, and you'll | | | | Drummer, Rocking Cowboy, Basketball Girl, and |
| also find toy trains complete with operating engines | | | | Tumbling Bunnies. |