✅ SOLVED Help to I.D. old locomotive-

[aka da Prof]

it is 8 3/4 long, 2 1/16 wide only distinguishing details are the cab windows and boiler handrail. I have searched through many images of Lionel Trains (it might not be one) Any help is welcome. Found in 'Out State N.Y. at an 1813 plank walled house I am trying to purchase ( and maybe find that 1802 half dime !!)

 

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[can_slaw]

I believe it is a Marx train engine, see link below.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/467389267549381496/

And might I say, a really cool piece!

 

[aka da Prof]

!! well, that was fast, !! looks like yer right, Thank you!! Any idea on the vintage??

 

[DCMatt]

I believe it is a Marx train engine, see link below.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/467389267549381496/

And might I say, a really cool piece!

Terrific ID!!

 

[can_slaw]

It appears like it is model #898, if you look at the link below:

MarxTinplateTrains.com -- Guide to Marx Locomotives

They were made from the 1930's to 1940's.

https://www.collectorsweekly.com/model-trains/marx

Congrats again on a really cool piece!

 

[can_slaw]

Terrific ID!!

Thank you DCMatt!

 

[aka da Prof]

yeah!! Can Slaw! that's all the info I need to post 'Solved' !!!- say, how's detecting out in WI? I am planning on visiting my daughters family in the Menomonie area @ the end of April---

 

[can_slaw]

I am in one of ther more historic areas of the state, so the detecting here in Prairie du Chien has been incredible. Especially since I am not running a top of the line machine. The menominee area should be amazing as well. I am really happy to help ID an incredibly beautiful piece.

 

[can_slaw]

yeah!! Can Slaw! that's all the info I need to post 'Solved' !!!- say, how's detecting out in WI? I am planning on visiting my daughters family in the Menomonie area @ the end of April---

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[can_slaw]

!! well, that was fast, !! looks like yer right, Thank you!! Any idea on the vintage??

i received the following email today in regards to this:

"My notes tell me the #898 locomotive was produced trom 1946 to 1952.

William
http://marxtinplatetrains.com/"

My original notion of 1930's - 1940's was off by a bit. Wanted to be sure you had accurate info.