The large toy cars you see here were not only intended for the children's room, but they could also be used outdoors. The sheet metal and paintwork of these sliding cars were therefore particularly robust. To make them look as realistic as possible, some models even had electrically illuminated lamps.

The models were diverse, there were limousines, convertibles, sports cars and buses, always made in the style of the time.

But there were not only large models of automobiles, but also so-called sliding locomotives. For example, the red tender locomotive, which is also the motif for our Freinsheim Toy Museum. It was modelled on the London, Midland and Scottish Railway. It was stable enough for a child to sit on and drive. There were two goods wagons to match. It can be considered the forerunner of today's Bobby Cars.

Those who did not want to become locomotive drivers perhaps dreamed of a future as firemen. The Bing company also had the right toys for this, as you can also see in this room. The variety was great: there were steam fire engines, self-propelled fire engines, ladder trucks, fire engine figures and even complete fire stations. The models were powered by clockwork or steam engines.

At the fire station you see here, the bell alarm can be triggered by hand. Driven by wind-up clockwork motors, the entire fire engine then leaves the station.

All in all, Bing's product range has evolved in just three decades, from the hand pump to the modern fire engine.