SUNDAY PUZZLE FUN 10-24-21 S. T. P. PART 3

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S. T. P. PART 3
57 WORDS

1. Ives’ first (_ - _ _ _ _ _) locomotives appeared in the 1912 catalog.  With bodies and truck (_ _ _ _ _ _) made of (_ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _), the No. 3240 0 - B - B - 0 rode on (_ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _) rails as did the slightly more economical No. 3239 version released the following year.
2. Besides the distinctive cast - in (_ _ _ _ _) heads, the No. 3240 locos featured dual operating (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _), separately applied (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _) and tiny (_ _ _ _ _ _) between the end railings and between the (_ _ _ _ _ _).  The No. 3240 was modified in 1921 to run on (_ _ _ - _ _ _ - _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _) inch gauge track (aka Lionel Standard Gauge) to use up existing stock while Ives switched over.
3. At the same time, Ives’ (_ _ _ _ _) began using (_ _ _ _ _) metal for locomotive bodies.  For budget - conscious consumers, Ives offered the 0 - B - 0 Nos. 3241 & 3242 (_ _ _ _ _ _) cab locos.  The difference between the two related mostly to (_ _ _ _) features.  However, both could come equipped with simulated (_ _ _ _ _ _ _) third - rail pick - up (_ _ _ _ _).
4. Besides changing the (_ _ _ _ _) of their large trains, Ives also replaced rubber - (_ _ _ _ _ _ _) lettering with brass (_ _ _ _ _ _) starting in 1925.  Two large (_ _ _ _) - shaped plates flanked the door on each side of the (_ _ _).  The one on the (_ _ _ _) typically read “The Ives (_ _ _ _ _ _ _) Lines” while the other featured the (_ _ _) logo.
5. Collectors will search far and wide for a No. 3241 or 3242 from 1924 wearing (_ _ _ _) - colored paint and lettered for a (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _) based department store chain.  They’ll also spend a lot of time and money seeking out a (_ _ _ _ _) 3242.  The (_ _ _ _) Train Society, by the way, has only ever authenticated (_ _ _).  So, lots a luck if you decide to try to find one!
6. At the peak of the Ives 2 ¼” Gauge line of S - Class locos were the 2 - B - 2 Nos. 3243 & 3243R.  “R” for (_ _ _ _ _ _ _) versions of most Ives locos were cataloged for a few dollars more than those lacking the (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _) Automatic Reverse mechanism that (_ _ _ _ _) coveted so badly.  More on that later.
7. Designed to compete with Lionel’s No. 42 of 1913, the No. 3243 was arguably the more (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _) model with it’s pivoting front and rear (_ _ _ _ _) trucks.  However, Lionel countered in 1921 by adding a (_ _ _ _ _ _) motor to the No. 42’s own pivoting motor trucks, thereby giving their (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _) almost twice the pulling power of the (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _) produced 3243’s.
8. Perhaps the Ives family gets the last laugh though, considering how eagerly collectors chase after the 3243 (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _).  The two at the top of many an Ives collector’s wish list are the wine colored “(_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _) Railway Lines (_ _ _ _ _) 3243R” of 1924 and the “White (_ _ _)” special (_ _ _ _ _ _) sets produced from 1921 to 1923.  Yellow (_ _ _ _ _ _), Capital City (_ _ _ _ _) and (_ _ _ _ _) Blue locos are also sought.
9. Before moving on, have you ever heard of the (_ _ _ _ _ _) Nos. 60, 61 or 62?  Painted (_ _ _ _ _), these three locos pulled special (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _) sets produced for the (_. - _. - _. - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _) store in 1915.  Identical to the regular (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _) Nos. 33, 42 & 38 locos except for their “(_ _ _ _)” lettering, these are some of the (_ _ _ _ _ _ _) to find of all S - Type locomotives.
10. All (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _) store specials are rare of course.  So it’s probably not surprising that (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _) blue No. 33’s manufactured for (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _) (_ _ _ _) in 1913 are just slightly easier to find than the 60, 61 and 62 locos produced two years later.  The blue 33’s appeared in a widely distributed (_ _ _ _ _ _ _) whereas the 60 series 0 - B - 0’s could only be purchased in New York City.
    
    To be continued…

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S. T. P. PART 3
57 WORDS

1. Ives’ first (S - CLASS) locomotives appeared in the 1912 catalog.  With bodies and truck (FRAMES) made of (CAST - IRON), the No. 3240 0 - B - B - 0 rode on (GAUGE - ONE) rails as did the slightly more economical No. 3239 version released the following year.
2. Besides the distinctive cast - in (RIVET) heads, the No. 3240 locos featured dual operating (HEADLIGHTS), separately applied (HANDRAILS) and tiny (CHAINS) between the end railings and between the (TRUCKS).  The No. 3240 was modified in 1921 to run on (TWO - AND - ONE - QUARTER) inch gauge track (aka Lionel Standard Gauge) to use up existing stock while Ives switched over.
3. At the same time, Ives’ (SHOPS) began using (SHEET) metal for locomotive bodies.  For budget - conscious consumers, Ives offered the 0 - B - 0 Nos. 3241 & 3242 (CENTER) cab locos.  The difference between the two related mostly to (TRIM) features.  However, both could come equipped with simulated (OUTSIDE) third - rail pick - up (SHOES).
4. Besides changing the (GAUGE) of their large trains, Ives also replaced rubber - (STAMPED) lettering with brass (PLATES) starting in 1925.  Two large (OVAL) - shaped plates flanked the door on each side of the (CAB).  The one on the (LEFT) typically read “The Ives (RAILWAY) Lines” while the other featured the (NYC) logo.
5. Collectors will search far and wide for a No. 3241 or 3242 from 1924 wearing (WINE) - colored paint and lettered for a (PENNSYLVANIA) based department store chain.  They’ll also spend a lot of time and money seeking out a (WHITE) 3242.  The (IVES) Train Society, by the way, has only ever authenticated (ONE).  So, lots a luck if you decide to try to find one!
6. At the peak of the Ives 2 ¼” Gauge line of S - Class locos were the 2 - B - 2 Nos. 3243 & 3243R.  “R” for (REVERSE) versions of most Ives locos were cataloged for a few dollars more than those lacking the (REVOLUTIONARY) Automatic Reverse mechanism that (COWEN) coveted so badly.  More on that later.
7. Designed to compete with Lionel’s No. 42 of 1913, the No. 3243 was arguably the more (REALISTIC) model with it’s pivoting front and rear (PILOT) trucks.  However, Lionel countered in 1921 by adding a (SECOND) motor to the No. 42’s own pivoting motor trucks, thereby giving their (LOCOMOTIVE) almost twice the pulling power of the (BRIDGEPORT) produced 3243’s.
8. Perhaps the Ives family gets the last laugh though, considering how eagerly collectors chase after the 3243 (VARIATIONS).  The two at the top of many an Ives collector’s wish list are the wine colored “(WANAMAKER) Railway Lines (MOTOR) 3243R” of 1924 and the “White (OWL)” special (DEALER) sets produced from 1921 to 1923.  Yellow (ORANGE), Capital City (GREEN) and (CADET) Blue locos are also sought.
9. Before moving on, have you ever heard of the (LIONEL) Nos. 60, 61 or 62?  Painted (BLACK), these three locos pulled special (PROMOTIONAL) sets produced for the (F. - A. - O. - SCHWARTZ) store in 1915.  Identical to the regular (PRODUCTION) Nos. 33, 42 & 38 locos except for their “(FAOS)” lettering, these are some of the (HARDEST) to find of all S - Type locomotives.
10. All (DEPARTMENT) store specials are rare of course.  So it’s probably not surprising that (MIDNIGHT) blue No. 33’s manufactured for (MONTGOMERY) (WARD) in 1913 are just slightly easier to find than the 60, 61 and 62 locos produced two years later.  The blue 33’s appeared in a widely distributed (CATALOG) whereas the 60 series 0 - B - 0’s could only be purchased in New York City.
    
    To be continued…