Ok, im a prewar collector and dont see much of it on here. I figured id give us all something to talk about. When my grandfather was a boy he recieved a wondeful christams present in 1930. Penneys was closing, and my great-grandad managed to purchase a flyer ives 1134 steamer, and flyer presidents cars they had used as a window display. Well needless to say his brothers became jealous and hurled the majestic 1134 out the attic window. I still have the trains, although the cab, and portions of the running board are badly damaged. I was going to purchase an mth repro casting, but as the flyer motor requires alot of modification to fit into the shell, i opted it would be a waste of 200 bucks. I could do it but i dont have the rear motor mounts, or have anychance to examine another. Anyone know were i can get pics of an original or anyone who rebuilds the castings. Thanks, and lets get somemore prewar stuff on this forum.
Hello Prewar262 ! Give Joe Mania a Try and see if he can help you out. Just type in Joseph L. Mania in the address bar and you’ll get his website. Best of luck to you…Keith
Hello Prewar 262 ! Your 1134 is a museum piece. The castings were used by Ives, Flyer,and Dorfan. Hopefully, Joe will be able to bring it back to its former glory.Any one of these engines is a prize to own. You are one lucky fellow and I hope you post pictures of it someday…Keith