Set, Train
Object number2016.20.17
Manufacturer
Lionel Corporation
Date1946
OriginNY, USA
MediumMetal; Glass; Rubber
Credit LineGift of Sigo Falk
DescriptionLionel “Trainmaster” transformer.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 4.5 × 6.75 × 5.688 in. (11.4 × 17.1 × 14.4 cm)Length (of cord): 73 in. (185.4 cm)
InscriptionsText in circle above and below left light bulb is black "OVERLOAD / INDICATOR".
Right dial has an inner circle and outer circle. Outer circle at the top in the box has black text reading "24 22 20 18 16 14". Inner circle in box at top reads "16 14 12 10 8 6 0". On left side of circle it says "POSTS A-U / POSTS B-U". Lower inner circle reads "MILES PER HOUR" while outer has "0 25 50 75 100 125."
MarksText at top of metal box in black reads "TYPE / Q / 75 / 115 VOLTS 60 CYCLES / WATT". This is followed by red "TRAINMASTER" half in print and half in cursive. Black text begins again with "TRANSFORMER" then decorative lines lead down to rest of black text at bottom "THE / LIONEL CORPORATION / NEW YORK / MADE IN U.S. OF AMERICA".
Historical NotesSigo Falk's childhood toy train set.
Previous owner
Sigo Falk
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Allanson International, Inc.
Liberty Electric Corporation