



Literature & History
Brimtoy Lloyd George: an unusual clockwork locomotive
The unusual Brimtoy Lloyd George locomotive has a narrow cab and side entrances that make it look rather like a tank engine, yet it was supplied with a separate tender. Its maker began in 1914 as the British Metal and Toy Manufacturers, using the Brimtoy trade name. After financial difficulties, production continued under Brimtoy Ltd in late 1921. Wells took over the company in 1932. Early BMTM/Brimtoy trains were often…

