Ives Toy Trains

[thaihungthinh]

Looking like your Patriot set, I still have my 1927 tan S.P. set with 3255, still runs fair, but gets hot. Father found it cheap about 40 years ago in a second-hand store in L.A. And my dad was 9 years old when your 3200 was made. Gee, It's an Ives! Nice old Ives you have here.

[gigeastman]

@thaihungthinh

Thanks

Not enough of us willing to actually run them. They look much better in motion than on a shelf.

Steve

[Margaux177]

It's still true after all these years: Ives Toys Make Happy Boys.

Superb!!!

[gigeastman]

@Margaux177

I'd be a happier old boy if I could afford one of the larger Ives electric steamers:)

Steve

[coolnick901]

my ansisters made those trains.

[gigeastman]

What a great tradition to have your family ties with.

Steve

[chesterfield44]

Absolutly stunning 5 stars from me

[gigeastman]

Thank you, I appreciate the nice comments.

[Trainbrain1949]

Ives Toys Make Happy Boys...even if the boys are near retirement age!

[gigeastman]

Economy will have to make a major turn around quick for this Ives Boy to retire soon.

Steve

[ElGreatZot]

Thanks Steve, I enjoyed the runs and was comforted to note that these are just as noisy as the one I ran.