To resurrect this old thread:
I just picked up a type R with the intention of using it for a little Standard Gauge fun. 🙂
It came in the original box which, although kinda ratty, did its job well, so the unit itself is in very nice condition... including the cord! All the posts check good as labeled.
It's rated at 100W, so I guess this means it's late pre-war(?); anything in particular I should know about before I begin using this very neat old thing?
Mark in Oregon