Hornby 00 - Train set (1)
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Hornby France (Meccano Paris) 00 gauge clockwork train set with green locomotive No. 2528, two Pullman cars, Pau station, lithographed footbridge, original metal box and contents from the 1930s, in very good condition and box original.
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Hornby France (Meccano Paris) – O gauge clockwork train set – Steam loco 2528 “État”, 2 Pullman coaches, Pau station, footbridge – 1930s – In its original metal box with handle
Description
Rare Hornby toy train set, manufactured by Meccano in Paris (“Made in France”), O gauge, clockwork mechanism. The set is complete and presented in its original metal box with handle and yellow cardboard compartments.
Contents of the set:
1 green locomotive type 020 with its tender No. 2528
2 passenger cars “Pullman Car” (red and green roofs)
1 lithographed metal station “Pau”
1 lithographed metal footbridge
2 track accessories: a signal and a level crossing gate, on their lithographed bases
A set of curved rails
Original label “Train Hornby – Made by Meccano-Paris” glued to the lid.
Era: around 1930-1935 (estimate, to be confirmed).
Condition
Original parts, dust-free, not restored, as found
Locomotive not tested: the operation of the mechanism is not guaranteed,
Signs of wear and rust on the box and rails, inner cardboard parts damaged and torn in places
Lithography on the buildings with scratches and small paint losses
See photos for precise condition; they are part of the description
Shipping
Carefully packaged and insured shipping. Cash on collection possible on request
Hornby France (Meccano Paris) – O gauge clockwork train set – Steam loco 2528 “État”, 2 Pullman coaches, Pau station, footbridge – 1930s – In its original metal box with handle
Description
Rare Hornby toy train set, manufactured by Meccano in Paris (“Made in France”), O gauge, clockwork mechanism. The set is complete and presented in its original metal box with handle and yellow cardboard compartments.
Contents of the set:
1 green locomotive type 020 with its tender No. 2528
2 passenger cars “Pullman Car” (red and green roofs)
1 lithographed metal station “Pau”
1 lithographed metal footbridge
2 track accessories: a signal and a level crossing gate, on their lithographed bases
A set of curved rails
Original label “Train Hornby – Made by Meccano-Paris” glued to the lid.
Era: around 1930-1935 (estimate, to be confirmed).
Condition
Original parts, dust-free, not restored, as found
Locomotive not tested: the operation of the mechanism is not guaranteed,
Signs of wear and rust on the box and rails, inner cardboard parts damaged and torn in places
Lithography on the buildings with scratches and small paint losses
See photos for precise condition; they are part of the description
Shipping
Carefully packaged and insured shipping. Cash on collection possible on request
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Brand
Hornby
Scale
00
Condition
Very good condition
Packaging
In original box
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