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MODEL TOM THUMB ENGINE BY LESTER FRIEND

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Circa 1940 3/4" Scale, 3 1/2" Gauge Tom Thumb Engine and Track, in copper, sheet metal and cast iron, partially assembled with a box of additional parts, plus blueprints by Lester Friend, set on track with wooden base, 15 1/4" high (on track), 18" x 8 1/8". Surface wear.

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MODEL TOM THUMB ENGINE BY LESTER FRIEND

Name: MODEL TOM THUMB ENGINE BY LESTER FRIEND
SKU: 116720365
Price: 325 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $700

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Starting Price $250

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