Editing Paterson, New Jersey (section)

=== Inventions ===

* The first marketable revolver was produced in Paterson by [[Samuel Colt]] starting in 1836, and was known as the [[Colt Paterson]].<ref>Richard C. Rattenbury, [http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/lnc01 "Colt Revolvers"], ''[[Handbook of Texas Online]]'', published by the [[Texas State Historical Association]]. Accessed November 14, 2011.</ref>
* The first steam-powered and first electric-powered model trains were both invented in Paterson. Eugene Beggs made the first steam-powered train in the city around 1871. Beggs' employee, Jehu Garlick, invented the first electric-powered model train that consisted of a tinplate toy locomotive with four aluminum wheels. A 2016 exhibit at the [[New Jersey State Museum]] titled "Toy World" highlighted the history of New Jersey's toy-making industry and prominently featured Paterson's contribution to the history of toys.<ref>Rahman, Jayed. [https://patersontimes.com/2016/10/29/americas-first-model-trains-invented-in-paterson-on-display-at-new-jersey-state-museum-exhibit/ "America’s first model trains, invented in Paterson, on display at New Jersey State Museum exhibit"], ''Patwerson Times'', October 29, 2016. Accessed December 1, 2022. "The first steam-powered and the first electric-powered model trains, both invented in Paterson, are on display in a new exhibit called 'Toy World' which highlights the history of New Jersey’s toy making industry at the New Jersey State Museum. Paterson is prominently featured in the exhibition for its contribution to New Jersey’s history of toy making."</ref>