Fleischmann's journey commenced in Nuremberg, Germany, in the enchanting year of 1887. Engineered by a visionary named Jean Fleischmann, the brand began as a toy company that expanded to model railroading post-war. An intriguing tidbit - it's in the 196s that Fleischmann introduced the Piccolo range, with the clever idea to fit a coupler that allowed multi-train running within the same track — a revolution on the right track! The company explored various partnerships and mergers throughout its existence, reflecting adaptability, resilience, and continuous commitment to quality and nostalgia-inducing creations.