Julius and Milton Forcheimer made toy trains
in Nurnberg Germany until1923. They moved to the United States and made toy trains from 1924 until 1933. They named their company Dorfan after their mothers Dora and Fanny. Dorfan cars are rare and hard to find. These 3 cars are worth about $60. I bought them for $15 for all 3 on E-BAY. I am now looking for a caboose and an engine. Dorfan engines were made of a Zinc alloy. Over time impurities in the castings expand and cause the train body to crack and fall apart. It is rare to find a Dorfan engine still together and even more rare to find one that runs. When you do find one it is very expensive. Some day I will have a complete "WORKING" set.
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