Bing Toy Model Steam Engine
Craftsman: Gebruder Bing Nurnberg
Catalog #: 2014.38.1
Contributor: Craig Libuse
Live steam powers this single-cylinder vertical steam engine to spin a flywheel that could be used to run a belt to power other toy equipment.
Erector Set Double Decker Bus
Craftsman: Gary Jarvis
Catalog #: 2021.18.1
Contributor: Gary Jarvis
This assembled Erector Set double decker bus was loaned to the museum by Gary Jarvis.
Erector Set Fire Engine
Craftsman: A.C. Gilbert Co.
Catalog #: 2019.3.1
Contributor: Gary Jarvis
This is an assembled Erector Set for an old-fashioned steam fire engine pumper.
Erector Set Fire Engine (Unassembled)
Craftsman: A.C. Gilbert Co.
Catalog #: 2019.3.3
Contributor: Gary Jarvis
This unassembled Erector Set is for an older fire engine model. It was loaned to the museum in the original box with instructions.
Erector Set No. 10-1/2 “Amusement Park”
Craftsman: A.C. Gilbert Co.
Catalog #: 2014.34.3
Contributor: Craig Libuse
This is Erector Set No. 10-1/2 “Amusement Park.” The set came with an instruction book and red metal box.
Erector Set No. 10042 “Radar Scanner”
Craftsman: A.C. Gilbert Co.
Catalog #: 2014.34.4
Contributor: Craig Libuse
This is Erector Set No. 10042 “Radar Scanner.” The set includes a funny inscription from the original owner.
Erector Set No. 10053 “Rocket Launcher”
Craftsman: A.C. Gilbert Co.
Catalog #: 2014.34.5
Contributor: Craig Libuse
This is Erector Set No. 10053 “Rocket Launcher (1959). It features a “50th Anniversary” sticker on the original white metal box.
Erector Set No. 4-1/2 “Trip Hammer”
Craftsman: A.C. Gilbert Co.
Catalog #: 2014.34.2
Contributor: Craig Libuse
This is Erector Set No. 4-1/2 “Trip Hammer.” This set includes an instruction book, and a red metal box.
Erector Set No. 7-1/2 “Chassis Builder” (1927)
Craftsman: A.C. Gilbert Co.
Catalog #: 2014.34.1
Contributor: Craig Libuse
This is Erector Set No. 7-1/2 “Chassis Builder” from 1927. The set is in its original wooden box with metal tray.
GBN Toy Steam Machine Shop
Craftsman: Gebruder Bing Nurnberg
Catalog #: 2011.16.1
Donor: William and Carol Cox
This toy steam machine shop has a jackshaft with pulleys to run a lathe, table saw, grinding wheel and drill press.
Gescha Transparent Engine
Craftsman: Gescha
Catalog #: 2008.12.1
Donor: Peter Amis
This 4-cylinder Gescha transparent engine is a representation of the engine used in the Model A Ford. The internal workings can be seen in action when the engine is cranked.
Mamod SE1A Static Horizontal Steam Engine and Boiler
Craftsman: Mamod
Catalog #: 2013.10.1
Donor: Chad Martin
This Mamod SE1A static horizontal steam engine and boiler was made in England. Steam toys like this were enjoyed by generations of children.
Mamod SW1 Steam Wagon
Craftsman: Mamod
Donor: Joe Martin
A live steam model Mamod SW1 steam wagon, which was manufactured as a toy in the early 1970s.
Model 100 Electric Boiler With Steam Engine
Craftsman: California Technical Toy Company
Catalog #: 2012.41.1
Donor: The Les Cade Family Trust
This toy steam plant consists of an electrically heated boiler to produce steam to power a small steam engine.
Visible V-8 Engine
Craftsman: Revell
Donor: Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum
This model of a small-block Chevrolet engine includes all internal details housed in a clear plastic engine block so the function of each component can be seen in action.
Weeden #672 Toy Steam Engine and Boiler
Craftsman: Weeden
Catalog #: 2011.26.1
Contributor: Judith Haxo
The boiler of this Weeden engine is heated by electricity rather than the usual alcohol flame, making it a marginally safer toy in the 1930s.
Wilesco Vintage Toy Steam Machine Shop
Craftsman: Wilesco
Donor: Joe Kunkler
A miniature vintage toy machine shop produced by Wilesco. The set includes a black lathe and stamping press among other tools.
Wooden Fire Truck
Craftsman: George C. Russell
Catalog #: 2012.42.2
Donor: John McGinley
This wooden toy model fire truck includes a hose tender with ladders, a spare tire under the trailer, a fire extinguisher, and lights.
Wooden Semi-Truck Tractor and Trailer
Craftsman: George C. Russell
Catalog #: 2012.42.1
Donor: John McGinley
This wooden toy model semi-truck tractor with flatbed trailer was built by George C. Russell. The toy truck is a few feet long.
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