Wilesco History, translated from Wikipedia

toxx · Wilesco History, translated from Wikipedia

... so I'll translate the Wikipedia text, then. T'aint much, here goes:

"Wilesco ist the registered trademark of Wilhelm Schröder GmbH&Co, siutated in Lüdenscheid. They are the world's largest manufacturers of model steam engines.
Wilesco was founded in 1912 by Wilhelm Schröder and Ernst Wortmann as Wilhelm Schröder GmbH & Co., Metallwarenfabrik (metal appliances factory), mainly producing aluminum cutlery until after the the first world war. At the begin of 1920, toys, such as household miniatures (doll cutlery, tiny pots, etc.) were added to the range of products. The production of model steam engines and accessories began in 1950. The steam roller 'Old Smokey', introduced in 1960, also offered as a locomobile, is very popular amongst collectors. Today, Wilesco ist the world's largest producer of steam toys. The registered trademark Wilesco was derived from the name Wilhelm Schröder GmbH & Co.."

Hope I did a fair enough translation job, friends!

Says old Tom

Drexelius

Thanks for that!

toxx

... your welcome, mate!

... I'm a poor, lonesome cowboy and a long way from home.

Reid

Thanks for that, Tom!

James

Tom. that's great! Thanks alot

Nick

Thanks for the translation. The way they got their name is a bit odd though, Wilhesco would make more sense.

redryder

Thanks Tom.

Thanks Drexelius for asking.

Here is another fine example of our ability to continue to learn more here.

Gil