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Title: Old Steam Train / Steam Roller
Post by: Crafter on July 06, 2014, 10:00:42 PM

Hello,

My father has had this Train / Steam roller since he was a child, he is now 71.

He is interested in its where it was manufactured and if it is a collectable item. From what I can see it has flame elements underneath that heat the water in the main tank creating steam. It also has a 'Lever' which we assume is for forward / reverse gear selection. However we are unsure.

Any advice much appreciated.

Crafter

Title: Re: Old Steam Train / Steam Roller
Post by: cogar on July 07, 2014, 05:20:20 AM

That would be a toy or working model of a "steam roller".

Here is a Google link to dozens n' dozens of them ......

https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=888&bih=588&q=toy+steam+roller+brass&oq=toy+steam+roller+brass&gs_l=img.3...26349.39451.0.40414.22.11.0.11.11.0.170.1744.0j11.11.0....0...1ac.1.48.img..5.17.1780.KuogI0FB2ak (https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=888&bih=588&q=toy+steam+roller+brass&oq=toy+steam+roller+brass&gs_l=img.3...26349.39451.0.40414.22.11.0.11.11.0.170.1744.0j11.11.0....0...1ac.1.48.img..5.17.1780.KuogI0FB2ak)

You will have to look for one like or similar to yours and then estimate the value for yours.

Title: Re: Old Steam Train / Steam Roller
Post by: Crafter on July 07, 2014, 06:10:25 AM

Hi Cogar,

Thanks for your reply.

Yes, I have spent many hours doing many and varied Google & E-bay searches just as you did. However, most searches only come up with brand new steam models that are for sale as a new item.

However, I know for a fact that this is at least 70 years old, and maybe a lot older. I was hoping someone on this Forum that specialises in collectable items like this would be able to give me some direction as to the best sites / organizations to continue my search.

Thanks for your help anyway.

Crafter.

Title: Re: Old Steam Train / Steam Roller
Post by: KC on July 07, 2014, 09:32:34 AM

Are there any markings on it anywhere?

Title: Re: Old Steam Train / Steam Roller
Post by: mart on July 07, 2014, 12:06:54 PM

Quote from: Crafter on July 07, 2014, 06:10:25 AM

Hi Cogar,

Thanks for your reply.

Yes, I have spent many hours doing many and varied Google & E-bay searches just as you did. However, most searches only come up with brand new steam models that are for sale as a new item.

However, I know for a fact that this is at least 70 years old, and maybe a lot older. I was hoping someone on this Forum that specialises in collectable items like this would be able to give me some direction as to the best sites / organizations to continue my search.

Thanks for your help anyway.

Crafter.

Go to www.smokstak.com, the experts there can help on your locomotive !! They have a forum specifically for steam powered items !! The site has many forums and sub forums so if you can`t find the one on steam engines,,just ask anyone on the active groups. I am a member and they have always been very helpful although I have only used the steam power group a couple of times. Its a pretty nice group !!

Title: Re: Old Steam Train / Steam Roller
Post by: Crafter on July 07, 2014, 11:01:29 PM

Thanks all for your help. I will try on smokestack.

Regards,
Crafter

Title: Re: Old Steam Train / Steam Roller
Post by: Rauville on July 08, 2014, 08:24:48 AM

Another good group for information on steam toys: http://modelsteam.myfreeforum.org/index.php (http://modelsteam.myfreeforum.org/index.php)