Vintage Friction Tin Litho NYC Train Toy N.Y.C. Vtg 3.5" Blue Red Yellow
Design: Features a streamlined, "Art Deco" style locomotive design typical of the 1950s and 60s. It has a vibrant blue, red, and yellow color scheme with lithographed "N.Y.C." lettering under the cab windows.
Material: Constructed from lithographed tinplate. The graphics are printed directly onto the metal before it is stamped into shape.
Mechanism: It is a friction-powered toy; when pushed forward, an internal flywheel maintains the momentum of the wheels.
Origin: Clearly marked "Japan" on the rear or underside, indicating it was part of the massive wave of tin toys exported from Japan during the post-WWII era.
Size: A miniature "pocket" toy, measuring approximately 3.5 inches (approx. 9 cm) in
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