HAG

HAG is a Swiss maker of model trains in H0 scale. These are high quality trains made of die-cast metal

Die-cast toy

The term die-cast toy here refers to any toy or collectible model produced by using the die casting method. The toys are made of metal and plastic, the metal used commonly is zamak , an alloy of zinc and aluminium. Zamak is also referred to as white metal or pot metal...

 with reliable mechanisms. This is the primary manufacturer of Swiss model trains, but they are more expensive than most brands of H0 trains, presumably due to the manufacturing process. Märklin

Märklin

Gebr. Märklin & Cie. GmbH or Märklin is a German toy company, founded in 1859. Although it originally specialised in doll house accessories, today it is best known for model railways and technical toys. In some parts of Germany, the company's name is almost synonymous with model railroads...

 and Trix

Trix

Trix may refer to:* Trix , a breakfast cereal* Trix , the German company that produced Trix construction and model train sets* Trix , originally produced in Germany and later in the UK...

also make die-cast trains which also have higher prices.