Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Vintage Toy

A Collection of Vintage Toy Train Transformers and Track Accessories - An assortment of vintage electrical toy train control components and accessories from various American manufacturers. The collection features a varied selection of transformers housed in metal and plastic casings. An Ives Toys No. 204 transformer is constructed with a black rectangular metal casing and features a printed metal label reading IVES TOYS No. 204, TRANSFORMER, 110 VOLTS 60 CYCLE, and IVES MFG. CORP. Bridgeport, Conn. The label lists secondary voltage outputs ranging from 3 to 25 Volts. An American Flyer No. 4B transformer features a black molded housing with a red control knob. The face is marked American Flyer TOY NO. 4B TRANSFORMER, 60 CYCLES 100W-OUTPUT, 110-120 V A C ONLY, and THE A.C. GILBERT CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN. An additional American Flyer No. 1 1/2 transformer is present, marked with a MILES PER HOUR scale from 0 to 120 and 60 CYCLES 50 WATTS OUTPUT. A cylindrical A.C. Gilbert Model 8B transformer in a gray metal housing features a top-mounted MILES PER HOUR gauge and three screw terminal posts at the base. The identification plate reads MODEL 8B TRANSFORMER, THE A.C. GILBERT CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN., 100 WATTS, and 115 VOLTS 50/60 CYCLE. Two Lionel transformers are included. A Type 1029 transformer in a black metal housing with a gray lever is labeled TYPE 1029 TRANSFORMER 25 WATTS, 110 VOLTS 60 CYCLES A.C. ONLY, SECONDARY VOLTAGE 8 TO 12.5 VOLTS, THE LIONEL CORPORATION NEW YORK. A second black metal unit is marked 45 WATTS, LIONEL TOY TRANSFORMER, SECONDARY VOLTAGE 8-15V, THE LIONEL CORPORATION N.Y., and includes a 0-90 MPH scale. A Louis Marx & Co. Inc. transformer features a black metal housing with a large silver-toned oval knob and a faceplate reading TRANSFORMER SPEED CONTROL, CAT. NO. 1209, and 50 WATTS. The lot also contains a stamped metal mounting bracket and two red plastic and metal track connectors, one of which includes a black handle. Most units retain original power cords, including cloth-wrapped and rubber-insulated versions. , The items are in used vintage condition with visible signs of age. Significant surface oxidation and rust are present on the metal Ives transformer (photo 2) and the gray A.C. Gilbert 8B unit (photo 5). The American Flyer No. 1 1/2 transformer is missing its central control lever (photo 6). The power cords show varying degrees of wear, with visible fraying and hardening of the insulation on the cloth and rubber components (photo 1). The base of the A.C. Gilbert 8B shows cracking and losses to the lower composition or fiberboard surrounding the terminals (photo 5). These items are sold as-is for parts or display; electrical functionality has not been tested and professional inspection is required before any attempt at use.