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EARLY MARKLIN 4-4-0 AMERICAN OUTLINE 2 GAUGE ENGINE AND TENDER.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Toys Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
EARLY MARKLIN 4-4-0 AMERICAN OUTLINE 2 GAUGE ENGINE AND TENDER.
A rare and highly desirable American Outline locomotive and tender. Fresh to the market this toy had been buried in a Massachusetts attic for the past 50+ years. When studying the locomotive closely it has been adapted by the factory for the American market by adding the front headlamp, bell and cowcatcher assembly. Enameled in black with red, silver and gilt trim and the tender in dark green with similar trims. Engine shows years of dust and dirt and would greatly benefit from a professional cleaning and some minor straightening to edges/corners. Typical of early Marklin trains the locomotive cab shows more openness than later models, iron drive wheels enameled in red with yellow highlighting. Tender itself more than likely had a simulated coal load which is missing. Piece is situated on track attached to wooden board for display purposes, but in no way is this attachment affecting the integrity of this toy. A rarely found and highly desirable early clockwork Marklin train engine! SIZE: 20" l. CONDITION: As described above. Alligatoring to paint. A few minor aged resoldering repairs. 7-70449