Model
Object number2014.104.1 a-c
Manufacturer
Athearn
OriginCompton, CA
MediumPlastic/Metal/Paper/Paint
Credit LineGift of Arthur Glaser
DescriptionAthearn model train boxcar with Heinz details painted on side and original box.Dimensions(a) Height 2, Width 1.375, Length 6.25;(b) Height 1.563, Width 8, Depth 3.813;
(c) Height 1.5, Width 7.625, Depth 3.625.
Inscriptions(a)
Sides have text "HEINZ [on a pickle] / 57 VARIETIES / INDIA RELISH / H.J.H. Co / 440"; there is additional text on the side including "AIR BRAKE", "WHEN EMPTY / RETURN TO H.J. HEINZ CO. / ALLEGHENY, PA.", and other Heinz related and train related text.
"440" appears on each end.
(b)
Top has graphic of a train with text "TRAINS / Athearn / IN / MINIATURE" and "AUTHENTIC - REALISTIC / Scaled from official blue prints / MADE IN U.S.A."
Four sides are blue with additional train graphics and product information.
One side end has a partial white sticker with handwritten text "40 WOOD / # 16215 / McKeesport Model".
(c)
White sticker on underside with barcode and text above barcode "GC 424 / FF 412" and below "ATH 1749".
Marks(b)
Top has graphic of a train with text "TRAINS / Athearn / IN / MINIATURE" and "AUTHENTIC - REALISTIC / Scaled from official blue prints / MADE IN U.S.A."
Four sides are blue with additional train graphics and product information.
One side end has a partial white sticker with handwritten text "40 WOOD / # 16215 / McKeesport Model".
(c)
White sticker on underside with barcode and text above barcode "GC 424 / FF 412" and below "ATH 1749".
Historical NotesHeinz model train box car. Documents Heinz's use of train cars as advertising pieces.
Related institution
H.J. Heinz Company
On View
Not on view
1950-1960
Westinghouse Learning Corporation