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Toy Train

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Date
1958 – 1967
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
108.05.1039
Description
Model showman’s engine with a red body, cream roof, and yellow wheels (small front wheels and large back wheels) and detailing. “LESNEY’S MODERN AMUSEMENTS” in yellow lettering on sides of roof, “MADE IN ENGLAND BY LESNEY” engraved on bottom, and “MODELS OF YESTERDAY No 9 FOWLER SHOWMANS ENGINE” en…
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Title
Toy Train
Date
1958 – 1967
Material
metal
Dimensions
5.1 x 8.3 x 3.2 cm
Description
Model showman’s engine with a red body, cream roof, and yellow wheels (small front wheels and large back wheels) and detailing. “LESNEY’S MODERN AMUSEMENTS” in yellow lettering on sides of roof, “MADE IN ENGLAND BY LESNEY” engraved on bottom, and “MODELS OF YESTERDAY No 9 FOWLER SHOWMANS ENGINE” engraved on interior of roof. Black cannon on left side of roof of locomotive.
Subject
Nicholas Morant
toy
engine
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
108.05.1039
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