![]() ![]() Radio and the Telegraph were changing communications and this was sold as a toy but was also bought by adults to learn the new technology Morse Code Telegraph learning kit included everything to learn how to use Morse code and use the Telegraph. ![]() Through to the late 50s the word Velocipede / Bicycle or Bike were used to describe human-powered vehicles with one or more wheels it very much depended on who the manufacturer was, towards the late 1950's Tricycle and Bike / Bicycle were used much more in advertising and now it would be hard to find an add for a Velocipede. ![]() The train itself was was 7 inches long and the carriages were 5 inches long, the train set was made by Bing Trains who also made an electric train set which ran through dry cell batteries or AC through transformer (cost of electric set and transformer was close to $20.00).Ĭolumbia 3 Wheel Velocipedes ( Tricycle ), features include bicycle bell, adjustable handle bars, padded leather saddle with coil springs, tubular steel frame, ball bearing wheels and bicycle spokes. I can only wonder what these would cost today as antiques if you could find a one in good condition.Ĭlock Work Train with 15 ft of track. The more expensive, the better chain drive gearing used. This offers an idea of the style of cars and trucks around at the time (I love these), they are all based loosely on cars and trucks from popular major car makers Cadillac, Lincoln and MAC truck.
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