SUNDAY PUZZLE FUN 10-24-21 S. T. P. PART 3

Classic Toy Trains Forum
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S. T. P. PART 3
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  1. Ives’ first (_ - _ _ _ _ ) locomotives appeared in the 1912 catalog. With bodies and truck ( _ _ _ _ ) made of ( _ _ _ - _ _ _ ), the No. 3240 0 - B - B - 0 rode on ( _ _ _ _ - _ _ _) rails as did the slightly more economical No. 3239 version released the following year.
  2. Besides the distinctive cast - in (_ _ _ _ ) heads, the No. 3240 locos featured dual operating ( _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ), separately applied ( _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ) and tiny ( _ _ _ _ ) between the end railings and between the ( _ _ _ _ ). The No. 3240 was modified in 1921 to run on ( _ _ - _ _ _ - _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _) inch gauge track (aka Lionel Standard Gauge) to use up existing stock while Ives switched over.
  3. At the same time, Ives’ (_ _ _ _ ) began using ( _ _ _ ) metal for locomotive bodies. For budget - conscious consumers, Ives offered the 0 - B - 0 Nos. 3241 & 3242 ( _ _ _ _ ) cab locos. The difference between the two related mostly to ( _ _ ) features. However, both could come equipped with simulated ( _ _ _ _ _ ) third - rail pick - up ( _ _ _ _).
  4. Besides changing the (_ _ _ _ ) of their large trains, Ives also replaced rubber - ( _ _ _ _ _ ) lettering with brass ( _ _ _ _ ) starting in 1925. Two large ( _ _ ) - shaped plates flanked the door on each side of the ( _ ). The one on the ( _ _ ) typically read “The Ives ( _ _ _ _ _ ) Lines” while the other featured the ( _ _) logo.
  5. Collectors will search far and wide for a No. 3241 or 3242 from 1924 wearing (_ _ _ ) - colored paint and lettered for a ( _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _) based depart
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S. T. P. PART 3
57 WORDS

  1. Ives’ first (S - CLASS) locomotives appeared in the 1912 catalog. With bodies and truck (FRAMES) made of (CAST - IRON), the No. 3240 0 - B - B - 0 rode on (GAUGE - ONE) rails as did the slightly more economical No. 3239 version released the following year.
  2. Besides the distinctive cast - in (RIVET) heads, the No. 3240 locos featured dual operating (HEADLIGHTS), separately applied (HANDRAILS) and tiny (CHAINS) between the end railings and between the (TRUCKS). The No. 3240 was modified in 1921 to run on (TWO - AND - ONE - QUARTER) inch gauge track (aka Lionel Standard Gauge) to use up existing stock while Ives switched over.
  3. At the same time, Ives’ (SHOPS) began using (SHEET) metal for locomotive bodies. For budget - conscious consumers, Ives offered the 0 - B - 0 Nos. 3241 & 3242 (CENTER) cab locos. The difference between the two related mostly to (TRIM) features. However, both could come equipped with simulated (OUTSIDE) third - rail pick - up (SHOES).
  4. Besides changing the (GAUGE) of their large trains, Ives also replaced rubber - (STAMPED) lettering with brass (PLATES) starting in 1925. Two large (OVAL) - shaped plates flanked the door on each side of the (CAB). The one on the (LEFT) typically read “The Ives (RAILWAY) Lines” while the other featured the (NYC) logo.
  5. Collectors will search far and wide for a No. 3241 or 3242 from 1924 wearing (WINE) - colored paint and lettered for a (PENNSYLVANIA) based department store chain. They’ll also spend a lot of time and money seeking out a (