Bidspirit auction | Die-Cast 2-4-2 Steam Locomotive with
Die-Cast 2-4-2 Steam Locomotive with Pennsylvania Railroad Keystone Logo - A vintage model steam locomotive constructed from die-cast metal, featuring a 2-4-2 wheel arrangement. The locomotive displays a keystone-shaped logo on the front boiler plate containing a centered device, identifying it with the Pennsylvania Railroad. The side of the cab features the printed white numbers 545. The underside reveals a black-finished motor housing with two silver-toned contact rollers and four drive wheels. The locomotive is equipped with wire handrails running the length of the boiler and front marker lights. The interior of the cab shows internal electrical components, including visible wiring and a rear mounting point for the trailing truck. , The locomotive is in as-found condition with a heavy accumulation of dust and debris across all surfaces (photo 1). The metal handrails and front marker lights show significant green oxidation and surface corrosion (photo 4). The paint exhibits widespread wear, with visible chipping and thinning on the cab roof, boiler edges, and pilot (photo 2 and 3). The rear trailing truck is detached from the main chassis but remains connected by a wire grounding strip (photo 5 and 6). One of the front pilot wheels is missing from the assembly (photo 1). The electrical wiring and internal motor components appear aged and remain untested for functionality (photo 5).