85/2587-24 Toy locomotive, from train set, tin plate, made by Meccano, England, c. 1937

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Tin plate toy locomotive from train set, 1932 - 1942

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Production notes

The carriage is part of the 'Hornby Series' which was manufactured by Meccano Limited between 1932-1941.

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Description

Toy locomotive, from train set, tin plate, made by Meccano, England, c. 1937

Locomotive part of toy train set, made of tin plate with a two-toned green enamel finish. '7391' is printed on both sides in yellow paint. Stenciling of the windows has been done to resemble steam.

Made: Meccano Ltd; Liverpool, England; 1932 - 1942

Marks

'HORNBY SERIES / MANFD BY / MECCANO LTD L'POOL' is printed on the rear of the locomotive in small print.

Registration number

85/2587-24

Production date

1932 - 1942

Height

70 mm

Width

50 mm

Depth

130 mm

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Acquisition credit line

Purchased 1985

This object record is currently incomplete. The information available may date back as far as 125 years. Other information may exist in a non-digital form. The Museum continues to update and add new research to collection records.

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