Transformer
Triang
Category
Technological items
Date
Unknown
Materials
Plastic and metal
Measurements
100 mm (length); 65 mm (width); 45 mm (height)
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 666322
Summary
A black plastic circuit control unit (transformer) for a toy railway. It has a round ridged red plastic dial operating from off to max, with max being at the top. There is a red sliding resistance switch with a label saying high-low on the side. At one end protruds a black wire and a red wire with flat terminal plugs. At the other end are two black wires leading to a black plastic plugs with folded metal ends. There is also a small red button on the top of the transformer marked 'P.42'. The base sits on four circular rubber feet.
Marks and inscriptions
On the end of the transformer.: 'Triang MADE IN/ ENGLAND.'
Makers and roles
Triang , manufacturer