Toy train locomotive
Tri-ang
Category
Toys
Date
Unknown
Materials
Plastic and metal.
Measurements
Engine - 200 mm (length); 38 mm (width); 55 mm (height), Tender - 92 mm (length); 34 mm (width); 44 mm (height)
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 662548
Summary
This is part of a Tri-ang electric train set. A black, plastic and metal engine with 4-6-2 wheels. The front 4 and back 2 are connected to a moveable chassis. On each side of the cab are parts of a red and white rectangle, the rest has been worn away. The name, 'Princess Elizabeth', is embossed on a red painted arch. On the front of the boiler is the number, '46201'. Protruding from the front wheels is a connecting hook. On the rear wheels is a hoop that connects to the tender. The tender is black plastic with six wheels. On both sides is a red, yellow and blue transfer of a logo with the words, 'British Railways' all enclosed in a red and white border. Total number of items is 2.
Provenance
Donated to the Museum of Childhood by Denis Fleming in June 2007.
Marks and inscriptions
On the engine: 'PRINCESS ELIZABETH' On the front of the boiler: '46201' On both sides of the tender: 'BRITISH RAILWAYS'
Makers and roles
Tri-ang , maker