Up for sale is an antique 3-piece cast iron miniature floor train set manufactured by the Kilgore Manufacturing Company (Westerville, Ohio) circa late 1920s to early 1930s. This classic "Billy Boy" era set features a 4-4-2 steam locomotive engine, an open coal tender, and a matching passenger/observation car.

All three pieces retain their original factory orange painted finish with visible aged patina, dark surface oxidation on bare metal areas, and minor red accent highlights inside the coal tender. The wheels are original steel disk/spoked wheels mounted on solid steel axles with peened ends.

Item Specifics

• Origin: Westerville, Ohio, USA

• Manufacturer: Kilgore Manufacturing Co.

• Age: Circa 1925–1935

• Material: Sand-cast iron with steel axles/wheels

• Dimensions: Locomotive & Passenger Car (~8" combined length); Locomotive & Coal Tender (~6" combined length); Height approx. 1.5"

• Weight: 12 oz total (all 3 pieces combined)

• Condition: Good original antique condition. Paint loss, chipping, and surface oxidation consistent with age and play use. Castings are structurally sound with no cracks, fractures, or weld repairs observed. Original wheels roll freely.

Reference

• Book Title: Cast Iron Toys

• Author: Myra Yellin Outwater & Linda Gross

• Reference Details: See Section on Kilgore Manufacturing Company Floor Trains & Miniature Vehicle Sets (pp. 112–118).

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