HISTORIC MODEL OF FIRST AMERICAN ELECTRIC LOCO
247. HISTORIC MODEL OF FIRST AMERICAN ELECTRIC LOCO
American, very large model of America's first electric freight locomotive, wooden construction with cast iron axle boxes and railings, circa 1920’s. Features replica dummy motor with realistic chain drive, sliding doors with glass windows, and sprung catenary poll. The prototype for this model was built by the Pullman Palace Car Company in 1888 and served as the first electric freight locomotive in the United States. It hauled freight for a short time on the Ansonia -Derby line in Connecticut, and is now housed in the Connecticut Trolley Museum. An article by Harvey H. Smith published in the 1930’s features a black and white photo of what is believed to be this exact model. The model itself was most likely built around 1928 when the prototype was being restored by the New Haven Railroad for display purposes. Because of the model’s professional construction and heavy cast parts, it is believed that the model was built by the New Haven car works alongside the restoration of the prototype. | 37" l. | One interior light socket loose, possibly repainted a long time ago (by Pullman), overall (Excellent Condition) | $2,000 - $4,000
Condition
One interior light socket loose, possibly repainted a long time ago (by Pullman), overall (Excellent Condition)
247. HISTORIC MODEL OF FIRST AMERICAN ELECTRIC LOCO
American, very large model of America's first electric freight locomotive, wooden construction with cast iron axle boxes and railings, circa 1920’s. Features replica dummy motor with realistic chain drive, sliding doors with glass windows, and sprung catenary poll. The prototype for this model was built by the Pullman Palace Car Company in 1888 and served as the first electric freight locomotive in the United States. It hauled freight for a short time on the Ansonia -Derby line in Connecticut, and is now housed in the Connecticut Trolley Museum. An article by Harvey H. Smith published in the 1930’s features a black and white photo of what is believed to be this exact model. The model itself was most likely built around 1928 when the prototype was being restored by the New Haven Railroad for display purposes. Because of the model’s professional construction and heavy cast parts, it is believed that the model was built by the New Haven car works alongside the restoration of the prototype. | 37" l. | One interior light socket loose, possibly repainted a long time ago (by Pullman), overall (Excellent Condition) | $2,000 - $4,000
Condition
One interior light socket loose, possibly repainted a long time ago (by Pullman), overall (Excellent Condition)
