Bing Toy Model Steam Engine

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

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

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)

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”

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”

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”

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”

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.

GBN Toy Steam Machine Shop

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

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 SW1 Steam Wagon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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