Ferdinand Strauss Company

In 1912, Ferdinand Strauss hired future toy magnate Louis Marx.

Tin lithographed operating cars, trucks, buses, boats and wagons were all part of the line.

In 1917, Ferdinand Strauss also hired Henry Katz, future toy designer and friend of Louis Marx.

Although Katz spent much time in the production process, he preferred the sales end of the toy business.

Strauss also sold stand-alone tin train-related items, such as Twin trolleys, Railway Express, All-aboard Limited and an operating boxcar.