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Ernst Plank

Toy manufacturer in Nuremberg, Germany

Ernst Plank was a German manufacturing company. Started in 1866 and named after its founder the company initially built toy steam engines and magic lanterns at Hochfederstrasse 40 in Nuremberg. Ernst Plank was one of the first companies to produce toy steam engines and became famous for its copper and tin toys.2 It ceased to exist in 1996.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1866Founded1
  • Industrygame industry1
  • HeadquartersNürnberg1

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Photo: Birmingham Museums Trust, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons3

Ernst Plank was a German manufacturing company. Started in 1866 and named after its founder the company initially built toy steam engines and magic lanterns at Hochfederstrasse 40 in Nuremberg. Ernst Plank was one of the first companies to produce toy steam engines and became famous for its copper and tin toys. The company manufactured stationary steam engines along with steam railway engines and track. Some railway carriages and accessories were produced alongside Märklin.2

The story

Founded by Ernst Plank in 1866.1

Leadership

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Products and brands

  • model steam engine

Listed on Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. 1996Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1866Founded Founded1

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