Fairground Traction Engine True Scale (2 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. A Fairground Traction Engine - "A true scale super detailed working model with full steering 17" long - 9" high" Anon - Giant Model Books Book Description: Bancroft & Co. (Publishers) Ltd, London. Landscape format, 334mm x 260mm tall (13.25" x 10.25" approx.). 16pp, 6" x 10.25", comprising 12pp of text and 4pp of line-drawings showing the mode of construction, plus 3 folding full colour-printed plates, doubled to form 6 single-sided pages, with the components of the "Wm Wright & Co. Ltd. Engineers Lincoln England 'THOR' " traction engine ready to cut out and construct. sections lightly browned, but the traction engine components are fresh and bright. Overall a very good copy of a scarce survival.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. A Fairground Traction Engine. A true scale super detailed working model with full steering. 17" long - 9" high. London: Bancroft & Co. (Publishers) Ltd., Circa 1955. 10.25" x 13". 16pp. Color illustrated stapled paper wrappers. Very condition. This book contains color cut-outs that can be assembled to form an actual miniature train engine. All of the pieces are present, along with instructions and a short narrative story. This book is scarce, especially in such nice condition with all the parts present. The cover has some wear.