Set, Train
Object number2016.20.6
Manufacturer
Lionel Corporation
Date1946-1948
OriginNY, USA
MediumMetal; Paint; Fabric tape; Adhesive
Credit LineGift of Sigo Falk
DescriptionLionel SUNOCO toy train tanker car.DimensionsHeight x Width x Length: 3.375 × 2.5 × 10.5 in. (8.6 × 6.4 × 26.7 cm)InscriptionsSUNOCO logo at top. Yellow diamond outlined in black with red arrow beneath it (ends only visible). "GAS / SUNOCO / OILS" written in diamond. Underneath it "CAP'Y 10,000 GALS. / LCC-103 / G. A. T. C. CO. / 5-12-29 / SAFETY VALVES 25 LBS. / TANK 60 LBS. / TESTED 12-6-40 / MARCUS HOOK, PA / SUN OIL COMPANY / BUILT 5-29".
Other label is black text on light yellow background. "S.U.N.X. 2555" in large text with smaller "CAP'Y 10,000 LBS. LT. WT. 42.000 / LIONEL LINES".
MarksOther label is black text on light yellow background. "S.U.N.X. 2555" in large text with smaller "CAP'Y 10,000 LBS. LT. WT. 42.000 / LIONEL LINES".
On frame around edge are 3 embossed inscriptions. "NO. 2955 MADE IN U.S. OF AMERICA" on one side of frame. "LIONEL CORPORATION NEW YORK" on frame across from it. On same side but far end, "PART NO. 955-6"
Historical NotesSigo Falk's childhood toy train set.
Previous owner
Sigo Falk
Related institution
Sunoco LP
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