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Transmondia
Transmondia was a French model railway retailer and producer of N-scale railway models. Its models included French locomotives and railcars; some products were sold under the Artrain brand. The shop was based in Paris, and its products appeared in the French N-scale modelling market by the 1980s.
- Founded
- 1956
- Countries
- France
- Founders
- Albert Bonnefous
The story of Transmondia
Transmondia started its journey back in France, 1957. Founded by an ardent railway enthusiast, Albert Bonnefous, it took the world of miniature railway toys by storm. Bonnefous, initially a model maker for other companies, decided to start his own company driven by his love for railway models. A fact that is not widely known is that Transmondia was the first to produce exotic railway replicas like the model of Australia’s ‘Ghan’ express train. Throughout its history, Transmondia has been pioneering trends in model train manufacturing, boasting a rich legacy that continues to inspire model train enthusiasts and collectors alike.