'Whistling Clanging Loco'
Push Toy
1960-1979 (made)
1960-1979 (made)
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Large red plastic train consisting of engine and coal truck. The train 'toots' when it is squeezed. All the features of the train e.g. the windows, wheels, funnel, coal etc. are all moulded from th plastic but there are four black wheels which allow the train to be pushed along. There is also a small hole at the front of the train where string could be attached to pull the train along by.
Object details
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| Title | 'Whistling Clanging Loco' (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Moulded plastic |
| Brief description | Push toy, train, 'Whistling Clanging Loco' by Louis Marx, moulded plastic, USA, 1960-1979 |
| Physical description | Large red plastic train consisting of engine and coal truck. The train 'toots' when it is squeezed. All the features of the train e.g. the windows, wheels, funnel, coal etc. are all moulded from th plastic but there are four black wheels which allow the train to be pushed along. There is also a small hole at the front of the train where string could be attached to pull the train along by. |
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| Accession number | MISC.1141-1991 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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