Set, Train

Object number2016.20.43 a-c

Date1953-1955

OriginNY, USA

MediumMetal; Paint; Plastic; Glass; Electrical wire; Paper; Ink

Credit LineGift of Sigo Falk

DescriptionIndustrial Water Tower (Flashing Tower) train set accessory.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a,b together not including electrical wires): 15.25 × 6 × 6 in. (38.7 × 15.2 × 15.2 cm)
Length (a - electrical wires): 20 in. (50.8 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (a): 14.25 × 6 × 6 in. (36.2 × 15.2 × 15.2 cm)
Height x Diameter (b): 3.5 × 3 in. (8.9 × 7.6 cm)
Height x Width (c): 9.5 × 6.25 in. (24.1 × 15.9 cm)
Marks(a)
Embossed text on bottom of base reads "NO. 193 INDUSTRIAL WATER TOWER / MADE IN THE U.S. OF AMERICA / THE LIONEL CORPORATION / NEW YORK, N.Y."

Embossed text along right side of top right corner reads "PART NO. 193-20".

(b)
Embossed text on roof. Each letter is large and positioned separately on its own plate. Together they form "LIONEL N.Y."

(c)
Front side's printed black text "How to Install / No. 193 FLASHING TOWER". Image that has text "INSERT WIRES INTO CLIPS ON TOWER BOTTOM" and "TO TRANSFORMER." Text beneath image is "No. 193 Water Tower can be installed anywhere in the layout. After selecting / the location, connect the tower to the transformer, as follows: / 1. Clean off the insulation from the ends of the two wires supplied / with tower. / 2. Insert the end of a wire into a spring clip on the bottom of the tower. (See / pair of transformer terminals giving 12-14 volt. / 3. In the same way use the other wire to connect the remaining spring clip to / the second of the pair of 12-14 volt transformer terminals. / As soon as the tower is connected and transformer power is on the light inside / the tower tank will begin to flash on and off illuminating the red airplane beacon".

Text continues onto the back. "on top of the tower. The lamp can be reached for replacement by lifting off the / body of the tank. The replacement lamp is No. L 51. / SERVICE INFORMATION / This Floodlight Tower was inspected at the Factory and is in perfect operate- / ing condition. Like all Lionel products this tower is guaranteed against faulty / material and workmanship to the extent that if any such defective tower is re- / turned to the Lionel Service Department or any of Lionel Authorized Servic Sta- / tions within one year of the date of purchase it will be repaired or replaced. If / in the future it should ever require servicing, you may either send it to the Factory / Service Department, or take it to your nearest LIonel Authorized Service Station. / Your dealer can tell you the name and address of the Approved Service Man in / your neighborhood. / If you decide to mail the tower to the Factory, be sure to pack carefully to / avoid damage in transit. USe the original box, if possible, and enclose in another corrugated box or strong container. A letter in a stamped envelope stating fully the service desired must be pasted to the outside wrapper. Post Office regulations do not permit any written instructions to be placed inside of the package."

At the bottom of the page it reads "THE LIONEL CORPORATION / 15 EAST 26th STREET, NEW YORK, N. Y. / Service Department Chicago Showroom / 28 Sager Place Merchandise Mart / Irvington 11, N. J. Chicago, Ill. / APPROVED SERVICE STATIONS IN THE PRINCIPAL CITIES, UNITED STATES AND CANADA / Printed in U. S. of America Form 193-24 6-53."
Historical NotesSigo Falk's childhood toy train set.

Previous owner Sigo Falk

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