Steam Train Silverplated Money Box with Coin Slot - Silver

This silverplated money box takes the shape of an old-fashioned steam train, complete with a tall chimney, a domed boiler, a little bell and a cowcatcher at the front. Its metal alloy body is finished in real silver plate with a bright shine, and the detail mixes textured and smooth surfaces: the arched windows and panels of the cab carry a fine texture, while the boiler, roof and wheels catch the light. Spoked wheels and a coupling rod run along each side, a row of rivets lines the boiler, and the coin slot sits in the curved roof of the cab. It stands 8.5cm tall, 14cm long and 5cm deep.

We see it as a keepsake for a baby or toddler up to three years old, and a gift that family can give knowing it will be kept long after the coins are counted. At that size it sits easily on a nursery shelf, a chest of drawers or a bookcase, where the silver brings a soft gleam to the room. Grown-ups can drop in spare change and pocket money a little at a time, so the train becomes a first way to save and a reminder of those early years. It is a piece for display and saving rather than a toy, so it is best kept up on a shelf, out of reach of small hands.

The silver plate sits over a metal alloy body, so the piece has the look of silver without being solid silver. To keep it bright, dust it with a soft dry cloth and avoid abrasive cleaners or harsh polishes, which can wear plating over time. Keep it somewhere dry, away from damp. For gifting, slip a first coin through the slot before you wrap it, a small touch that gets the saving started.

How big is the train money box?

It stands 8.5cm tall, measures 14cm from end to end and is 5cm deep. It fits easily on a nursery shelf, a windowsill or a chest of drawers.

Is the money box solid silver?

No. It is real silver plate over a metal alloy body, so it has the bright shine of silver on a metal base.

Where do the coins go in?

The coin slot sits in the curved roof of the cab at the back of the engine, so coins drop in from the top.

Who is this money box suitable for?

We suggest it as a keepsake for a baby or toddler up to three years old. It is a piece for display and saving, not a toy, so it is best kept on a shelf.

How do I keep the silver plate looking bright?

Dust it with a soft dry cloth and avoid abrasive cleaners or harsh polishes, which can wear plating. Keep it somewhere dry, away from damp.

Does the train money box make a good gift?

Yes, it makes a lovely keepsake gift for a little one's room. Try popping a first coin through the slot before wrapping it to start their saving.