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Vintage Ives No 3200 3rd Series Cast Iron Pre War O Gauge Electric Box Cab
This is a vintage Ives No. 3200 third series electric box cab locomotive, a classic piece of pre-war American toy history produced during the early 20th century. This specific model is the 0-4-0 configuration, featuring a heavy cast iron body with a black finish, accented by red window trim and gold-tone highlights on the roof and hardware. It features the characteristic "third series" design elements, including the specific rivet detailing and motor housing typical of Ives production from the late 1920s.
Features
• Manufacturer: Ives Manufacturing Company
• Model: No. 3200 (Third Series)
• Material: Heavy die-cast iron body
• Era: Pre-War (Circa late 1920s)
• Type: Electric Box Cab Locomotive
• Gauge: O Gauge
• Color: Black with red trim and gold-tone accents
• Mechanical: 0-4-0 wheel arrangement with internal electric motor
Condition
• Functional: The locomotive is in working condition.
• Body: The cast iron frame is structurally sound with no visible cracks or breaks in the casting.
• Paint: Shows honest wear consistent with age, including some paint loss and thinning on high edges.
• Restoration Note: There appears to be some paint touch-up present. The gold "ears" (roof clips) and the lights appear to have been repainted.
• Hardware: The original couplers and wheels are intact, showing minor surface oxidation and wear from track use.
