Rare Vintage 1970's Mamod Traction Engine with original box - TE1A

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Rare Vintage Mamod Traction Engine TE1A with the original box - 1970's Attractive working model of a traditional English traction engine. This collectors item is nearly 40 years old Box is a bit worn around the edges / corners(see pictures) The engine itself is in very good condition (refer to pics). Complete with vapourising spirit lamp, detachable steeting extension. The funnel appears to be missing. Operating instructions are printed on the back of the box, along with an annotated diagram. Mamod website provides some videos on their latest toys. http://www./video.asp Please see my other listing for a Mamod Steam Engine SP1 with original box http://www./itm/160692366973?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 Traction Engine TE1A Product Information: Traction Engine TE1 and TE1A - This is the 'classic' Mamod model and has been in production almost without change for over 50 years. It is a model of a typical traction engine with a full-length canopy. The engine itself is an oscillating-cylinder unit, larger than those used in the SP range. The TE1a differs from the TE1 in having a reversing lever to control the speed and direction of the model, whereas the TE1 was forward drive only. The TE1 was claimed to cover a third of a mile in ten minutes on a single filling [2 ]. Power is delivered to the back axle by read more

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