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A COLLECTION OF PATENT MODEL RAIL CAR TRUCKS

57: A COLLECTION OF PATENT MODEL RAIL CAR TRUCKS

1. A patent model with flat ash wood platform that rocks on a center point over walnut rails with wood wheels, braking mechanism and unidentified brass machinery. No tags or identification.

2. A sheet iron model of Road Scraper with brass gears and spoke wheels, appears incomplete and one wheel rim is broken lose. The tag confirms the patent date of 1879.

3. A wood frame with brass railroad car wheels.

4. A set of heavy iron trucks in green paint, origin unknown.

4. A smaller wood frame with wheels and original paint lettered MICHAEL WATERS.
Measure from 11.5 to 13 inches.
The condition is as shown and each is presumed to be incomplete.
$500 - $750

Artifacts and Ephemera from The Golden Age of Rail Travel

Saturday, April 9th 2022


SOLD - $425

Sold Price does not include Buyer's Premium