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Last post 08-24-2009 6:33 PM by Patrickh60. 4 replies.
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08-24-2009 1:41 PM
Offline Patrickh60
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Identify Toy Steam Train

Hi, Folks!

Can someone identify this engine?  It's a working steamer that was on my coworker's Father's mantle for many years. It's about a foot long, sitting on a piece of lionel O gauge track.

08-24-2009 2:57 PM In reply to
Offline choochin3
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Re: Identify Toy Steam Train

I believe that loco was made by a company called Weeden Manufacturing Company.

If I remember correctly was made to run on alcohol,and there should be 6 wicks on the underside to heat the water.

 

Carl T.

08-24-2009 3:03 PM In reply to
Offline Patrickh60
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Re: Identify Toy Steam Train

Thanks, Carl!

 You may be right.  I noticed a number of wicks underneath.

 Pat

08-24-2009 6:26 PM In reply to
Offline mersenne6
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Re: Identify Toy Steam Train

It appears to be a Weeden #1 Steam Locomotive - 1931- 1933.

 The link below has some history as well as a picture.

http://www.weedensteam.com/mobile.html#loco1

08-24-2009 6:33 PM In reply to
Offline Patrickh60
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Re: Identify Toy Steam Train

That's it!

Thanks!

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