The real story…
It is actually a toy, manufactured by Schylling, of Rowley MA, and licensed by Lionel. But will certainlly make an interesting conversation item. Looking forward to taking to the train club when I return home. Price actually was $10, it is NEW, with the Box, and is Mint.
NEW as in brand new just made or new old stuff? Because if its new as in just made, thats a great project to motorize and make it run electrically as well as having it for a clockwork toy. I like clockwork, always did.
I have a streamliner version of the same thing. There is a brand of plastic track by Tomy that was used for some Thomas material a few years ago. I run the set on that. Sometimes if I wind it too much, it flies off the curves!
Lionel has been a family tradition since 1900. Schylling is honored to present the Lionel Railroad Hand Car which is the latest numbered addition to the … The Hand Car is 6
It’s small - won’t run on O gauge track. That said, these folks also make or rather made the famous wind-up ‘Rail Zeppelin’ - two flavors still floating out there: Lionel and all-chrome. I just got the latter for myself which I’m saving for Christmas.
This set is not made to run on ANY track, only the floor. The wheels don’t have flanges, but are “ribbed” for traction. I bought one for my 2-year-old Grandson, who uses it as a push-toy. I’ts very nice, especially for the price. It’s sold at just about any train show. Joe