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Bockholt
Egon Bockholt & Söhne was a German maker of Gauge 1 model railway locomotives, rolling stock and railway structures, based in Dassendorf near Hamburg. The workshop produced small runs of models representing German and other European railway prototypes. Its steel locomotives were made with conventional machine tools, including a computer-controlled machining centre, and assembled with silver solder. The range included steam, electric and diesel locomotives, passenger and goods wagons, and bridges. Bockholt first worked with Fulgurex, then produced models for its own customers.
- Founded
- 1974
- Countries
- Germany
- Locations
- Mönchengladbach, Germany. · 1974
- Founders
- Wilhelm Bockholt.
The story of Bockholt
Bockholt's journey began in 1974 whit its founder, Wilhelm Bockholt, steering it to glory. Operating from the serene German city of Mönchengladbach, Bockholt emerged as a brand synonymous with precision and quality. Every piece stands testament to Wilhelm's relentless pursuit to capture even the finest details, making these toys not just play-time companions but history lessons waiting to unravel. Fun fact, the impressive Bockholt locomotives were first debuted at an international toy fair in Nurenberg in 1976, immediately winning the hearts of collectors with their intricate craftsmanship and the authenticity of design.
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