Now that is a vintage DC power plant.
Sold as a kit... cast iron with cotton insulated wire.
HERE on eBay.
Early "Little Hustler" motor
#1
Posted 05 June 2015 - 10:48 AM
- Cheater and C. J. Bupgoo like this
Bob Israelite
#2
Posted 05 June 2015 - 03:12 PM
add a 6 inch ruler to the photo.......1930's I bet.
Larry D. Kelley, MA
retired raceway owner... Raceworld/Ramcat Raceways
racing around Chicago-land
Diode/Omni repair specialist
USRA 2023 member # 2322
IRRA,/Sano/R4 veteran, Flat track racer/MFTS
Host 2006 Formula 2000 & ISRA/USA Nats
Great Lakes Slot Car Club (1/32) member
65+ year pin Racing rail/slot cars in America
#3
Posted 05 June 2015 - 04:24 PM
On some blogs they claim they came as part of a mail away 'Electricity is Fun' type class. Others claim them to be used with erector sets.
Overall, stands 3-1/4” tall; base measures 3-¾“ x 2-½“.
Bob Israelite