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
(founded 1888)
On View
Not on view
1950-1960
