Toy train locomotive
Hornby
Category
Toys
Date
circa 1920 - circa 1938
Materials
Metal
Measurements
180mm (length); 95mm (height); 52mm (width)
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 660219
Summary
A large clockwork model of a steam-driven railway locomotive (circa 1920 - circa 1939). The body and cab are painted orange with the words 'Cadbury Bournville' painted in gold-colour on the left side and a gold coloured funnel is fixed to the top of the orange body. The words 'GREAT WESTERN' are printed in gold and edged in red paint on a green background down the right side of the orange body and cab. A double gold coloured line outlines this piece of green metal and the number '6600' is printed in gold at the back end of the cab. The front end of the body is black with a black funnel. There are 2 red buffers with black 'stops' at the front of the engine, and 2 at the back. The base of the engine has 4 black painted metal wheels, one of which is not fixed, and the inside spokes are painted red. There are 2 metal rods protruding from the back of the cab, the roof of which is painted black. A movable metal towbar is attached to the back of the engine. Total; number of items is two
Marks and inscriptions
Underneath locomotive: Given to Betty
Makers and roles
Hornby , manufacturer