Set, Train
Object number2016.20.19
Manufacturer
Lionel Corporation
Date1935-1945
OriginNY, USA
MediumMetal; Paint; Glass
Credit LineGift of Sigo Falk
DescriptionToy train set Automatic Gateman accessory.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 7 × 7 × 5.75 in. (17.8 × 17.8 × 14.6 cm)InscriptionsBlack text on gold diamond sign reads "LOOK OUT / RAILROAD CROSSING / FOR THE LOCOMOTIVE."
MarksEmbossed text on chest reads "AUTOMATIC GATEMAN / MADE IN U.S. OF AMERICA / THE LIONEL CORPORATION / NEW YORK".
At the top corner of the Railroad Crossing sign, it reads in small text "MADE / IN / USA".
Historical NotesSigo Falk's childhood toy train set.
Previous owner
Sigo Falk
On View
Not on view
c. 1917
