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New member 21 posts sonofLWVmodeler New member 21 posts
sonofLWVmodeler

Hello All,

Could I get some help identifying this S Scale Steam swiitcher. It's made of metal, and weighs 1 Lb 7 oz.

Inherited as one of several engines from my father who was avid modeler. I'm consdering which to keep for my kids and which to sell.

No mfgr notation anywhere. I'm wondering if it's a painted black brass type?

Pics attached.

It runs though think it needs some attention to run on a track unassisted

Youtube video if comes through: https://youtu.be/bzkJqdISmkI

 

Thank you!
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Grenzer47 Regular poster 294 posts
Grenzer47

Rex

Looks like a Rex docksider. Metal casting ( zamac?). The model was introduced back in the 1950’s . It was sold in later years by Putt Models.

Barry P
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mark_h_charles Regular poster 439 posts
mark_h_charles

guessing a Rex dockside

I'm guessing this dockside (modeled after a B&O locomotive) was made by Rex sometime before 1990.

This one is in beautiful condition!

They were never great runners, due to limitations in both gears and motors.

 

 

 

 

Mark Charles
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sonofLWVmodeler New member 21 posts
sonofLWVmodeler

Thank you Barry and Mark

Thank you both for quick and corroborating replies. Helpful.
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Dockside98 New member 2 posts
Dockside98

REX Dockside

I would be interested in buying this model if it is still available.

Thanks

Ed Sauers

Charles Town, WV.
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Dockside98 New member 2 posts
Dockside98

REX Dockside

I would be interested in buying this model if it is still available.

Thanks

Ed Sauers

Charles Town, WV.
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