WEEDEN DART TRAIN WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

WEEDEN DART TRAIN WITH ORIGINAL BOX. Manufactured in 1887 this American live steam engine has got a lot of charm and is truly an underrated toy. An immense amount of detail from the stamped thin tin sides to the simulated pony wheels on the engine making it a 240 Outline. Along with the stamped tin and brass engine light truly makes this an underrated piece of Americana. Included in the original box are the wooden ties and tin rails which are still wrapped in the original paper indicating “Outside Rails” “Inside Rails”. This train has often been overlooked by collectors as common and/or undesirable. But if one would stop and look they could appreciate the uniqueness and quality of this 125 year old toy. SIZE: Approx. 20″+ overall. CONDITION: Overall train appears to be complete. Cow catcher detached and in need of minor resoldering to front. Train is dusty and in need of light cleaning. 1-12100 (600-800)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3246	$517.50	WEEDEN DART TRAIN WITH ORIGINAL BOX. Manufactured in 1887 this American live steam engine has got a lot of charm and is truly an underrated toy. An immense amount of detail from the stamped thin tin sides to the simulated pony wheels on the engine making it a 240 Outline. Along with the stamped tin and brass engine light truly makes this an underrated piece of Americana. Included in the original box are the wooden ties and tin rails which are still wrapped in the original paper indicating “Outside Rails” “Inside Rails”. This train has often been overlooked by collectors as common and/or undesirable. But if one would stop and look they could appreciate the uniqueness and quality of this 125 year old toy. SIZE: Approx. 20″+ overall. CONDITION: Overall train appears to be complete. Cow catcher detached and in need of minor resoldering to front. Train is dusty and in need of light cleaning. 1-12100 (600-800) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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