Lionel pre-100 2 7/8 ga hdr

TEXT FROM LIONEL 1902 CATALOG (2 7/8 INCH GAUGE)

 

Pg 1 'These goods are for sale by' Pg 2 'INTRODUCTION'
  • The goods described herein are offered for sale to the general public for the second year, although they have been in use for a long time by mechanical institutions for demonstrating purposes, as they give a thorough insight into the workings of the electric cars now so universally used. We received so many inquiries from the students and their friends for duplicate outfits that we decided to manufacture them in larger quantities, thereby reducing their cost and enabling us to offer them at a popular price
  • We have on file a large number of letters of recommendation from parties who have used them heretofore, and as our 1902 outfit is superior to any we have yet turned out, it is safe to assume that they are all we claim for them
  • Our goods should not be conflicted with any other on the market-they are in a class by themselves. They are so substantially constructed that they may be used from year to year. All parts are interchangeable, and, as we are continually adding new features, a wholly equipped miniature road may be built from time to time. (ILLUSTRATION OF ELECTRIC TROLLEY CAR SHOWN IN CATALOG) (Catalogue No. 300.) (Actual size, 16 1/2 inches long: weight. packed, 12 pounds.)
  • By reference to the above cut it will be noticed that these cars are built on the lines of the regular electric trolley cars. Every feature is carried out to the minutest detail. A full description of the parts follows: The CAR BODY is constructed of cold-rolled steel, and is 16 1/2 inches long. It has 6 seats, all of which are reversible, as are the signs at the top. It is finely enameled and lettered.
  • The CONTROLLER in front, which starts, stops and reverses the car, is an exact reproduction of those ordinarily used on large cars. It is a cast of brass and nicely finished.
  • The MOTOR is designed to attain high speed and hauling power, and at the same time consume a minimum amount of current. The armature is laminated and drum wound. To those conversant with electricity the merits of this will be readily appreciated.
  • The WHEELS are stamped of heavy brass, and are 2 inches in diameter. They are superior to cast-iron wheels commonly used, as they conduct the current much better from the tracks, and have a smooth surface to ride over the rails.
  • The SPRING BEARINGS are one of the principal features of the trucks. They take up any variation in the track, which prevents the car leaving the rails, no matter at what speed it may be going.
  • The GEARS in this outfit are all machine cut; they will not break or wear out. They are perfectly adjusted, and work noiselessly. Friction is reduced to a minimum.
  • The SIDE and CROSS BRACES which hold the mechanism in place are cast iron. They are very rigid, and will withstand more than the ordinary amount of wear and tear.
  • The Rails are made of 3/8-inch steel, and are cut in sections, so that any shaped track may be formed.
  • The Ties are grooved to admit the insertion of the rails. The rails are 2 7/8 inches apart.
  • The Axles are made of 3-16-inch steel rod.
  • The Bearings are made of turned brass.
  • As many of our patrons use batteries of their own construction, or purchase those which they consider the best for the work, we sell the outfit without battery, unless otherwise ordered. Any battery showing 6 volts will do the work. Battery talk follows: This outfit consist of the car, 30 feet of rail and 48 ties, which will make a rigid track.
  • Price Complete, Boxed....... $6.00
  • Duplicate sets of track......1.50 ILLUSTRATION OF ELECTRIC EXPRESS SHOWN IN CATALOG (Catalogue No. 200) (Actual size, 17 1/2 inches long.)
  • This car has the same mechanism in every respect as the car described before.
  • As a toy it will afford the user much greater pleasure than the trolley car, as it may be loaded and unloaded. Six miniature barrels are supplied with each outfit.
  • The car body is built of hard wood, is 17 1/2 inches long and 4 1/2 inches wide. It is red enameled and lettered in gold. It has handrails and steps, as well as corner plates, made of brass.
  • Price of outfit complete, with 30 feet of rail and 48 ties.......$6.00 ILLUSTRATION OF ELECTRIC EXPRESS TRAIL CAR SHOWN IN CATALOG (Catalogue No. 400) (Actual size, 17 1/2 inches long)
  • The body of this car is the same as the No. 200. It is a duplicate in every other respect except that the motor and other mechanical parts are omitted. It is fitted with couplers, so that it may be attached to the No. 200. These cars coupled together make a very interesting and entertaining outfit.
  • Price of car complete, with couplers......$2.25 ILLUSTRATION ABOUT BATTERIES SHOWN IN CATALOG (Catalogue No. 301.)
  • We have found it advisable when making up outfits complete with battery, to supply four dry cells, which work satisfactorily when used intermittenly for from ten to fifteen hours; allowing the battery to rest is very beneficial to them as it prolongs their usefulness.
  • Price of four dry cells, with wire and full directions for connecting, $1.20.

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