This is a forgotten model train produced by JEP (Jouets De Paris) between 1932 / 1945. It's a 5772L rare type "2B2 E501 PO", ...

Tom Williams, Malta, NY A: Though model trains for the 19th century aren't as common as items for the steam-to-diesel transition era, they're out there, but you may need to do some hunting.

Dennis Lakomy has been collecting and running model trains since his dad gave him his first model train set in 1962. They are on display in his home near Port Huron and include an operating layout.