Amato's 70th Anniversary Train Exhibit

Amato's 70th Anniversary 2010 Train Exhibit

Please take a our virtual tour of 7 operating model railroad layouts and The Vincent Amato Antique Toy Train Collection. It was presented to the public for the first time during July, 2010. Over 3,000 people viewed the exhibit!

Although our summer train exhibit is now closed, we invite you to be a part of the Amato’s 70th anniversary celebration by attending the additional anniversary events we have planned for the fall and winter. Our holiday train exhibit will open in november. Sign up now for email notification to be the first to be invited!

Located on the lower level of our Amato's Middletown store this 3,000 square foot celebration of the fun and history of toy trains features 7 operating train layouts and a display of 100's of rare and unique toy trains, and toy vehicles from the 1930's, 40's and 50's. A highlight of the exhibit is Mr. Amato's personal collection of pre-war toy trains on display to the public for the first time.

Watch our two slide shows and take a virtual tour of our exhibit!

Operating Train Layout Slide Show and Antique Train Collection Slide Show

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The 7 operating layouts vary from a beautiful O gauge Lionel high rail layout, and a S scale Christmas village, to museum quality HO, HO point-to-point, N, On30, and HOn30 scale layouts.

These large extremely detailed train displays portray authentic scenes which were painstakingly designed and built by area model train clubs in O Scale, S scale, HO scale, HON30, ON30 and N scale.

The non- stop action of these operating layouts combined with our display of a fantastic collection of toy trains ( some large enough to ride on) is sure to thrill model railroaders, children of all ages, and anyone who wants to step back to a time when all metal toys made in the USA were as large as a child's imagination.

Don’t miss the train…

Although our Summer Train exhibit is now closed, we invite you to be a part of the Amato’s 70th anniversary celebration by attending the additional anniversary events we have planned.

Sign up for email notification of Amato's special events.

The Amato’s family and friends look forward to having you and your family visit our store and displays.

Train and Toy Collection Slide Show

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Mr. Amato's personal collection of toys and trains which has been in storage for over 30 years is on display to the public for the first time. The collection features many rare pieces and consists of pre-war model trains, train memorabilia, and antique toy vehicles.

This impressive display of Lionel, Ives and other pre-war tinplate toy trains, plus O Gauge Lionel, and American Flyer trains will delight collectors as well as children. A Doepke Yardbird engine and car which once operated outdoors in the Amatos yard are large enough to ride on!

Other local private collections of Lionel, American Flyer, and Louis Marx Trains will also be a part of the large toy train display. In addition, Mr. Amato's collection of Keystone, Buddy L and other pre-war die-cast and steel toy vehicles is on display.