Not currently on display at the V&A

turntable train puzzle

Puzzle
1980 (published)
Place of origin

Design: mahogany playing surface, with a circle which turns and 2 grooves; trains of wooden blocks, coaches numbered 1-6 in gold


Object details

Categories
Object type
Titleturntable train puzzle (manufacturer's title)
Brief description
Paradox/Pentangle; English, 1980, Turntable Train Puzzle
Physical description
Design: mahogany playing surface, with a circle which turns and 2 grooves; trains of wooden blocks, coaches numbered 1-6 in gold
DimensionsSize: 7 3/8in x 4 3/8in x ½in; box 8in x 5in x ¾in
Object history
marked on box seals:- IF YOU WANT TO TRY IT PLEASE BUY IT!

Aim of the game is to get the train from one line to the other without the engine leaving the turntable.
Historical context
No. of Players: one, two
Equipment required: train pieces and playing surface
original box, card covered with black paper on the outside; clear plastic on ends with green and white seal showing the Pentangle trademark
instructions on silver card
Production
pentangle
Collection
Accession number
MISC.19-1980

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Record createdMarch 5, 2000
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