Toy train locomotive
Bassett-Lowke Ltd
Category
Toys
Date
circa 1927
Materials
Metal
Measurements
235mm (length); 102mm (height); 26mm (width)
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 660220
Summary
A clockwork toy railway engine (circa 1927), a model of a steam locomotive. The maroon livery has the name Duke of York over the drive wheel, and the engine driver's cab has the crest London, Midland, Scottish Railway on each side. The front of the engine has the inscription 1927. The bogie wheels at the front are insecure.
Marks and inscriptions
Side of engine above drive wheel: DUKE OF YORK Side of cab: logo : LONDON, MIDLAND, SCOTTISH RAILWAY
Makers and roles
Bassett-Lowke Ltd, manufacturer