I know the pictures are not great and I can get better if needed. But these have no marks on them and I would be very interested in knowing their origin.
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What gauge? Almost looks like a crane and a rail-based yarder... maybe for logging. This like "Guess that Tool" on Yankee Workshop.
It is a bit bigger than O, so it may be standard. But I haven't had the chance to put it on some rails to be sure yet. But I was thinking it was a crane and a post driver of some sort.
Are they made from wooden frames? They appear to be Lionel 2 7/8 gauge flatcars like this derrick. I am simply going from the couplers and the frame btw. Not my image btw. It could also be standard gauge. To me, it appears as if your items are a mix of this Derrick and some homemade items. I could be going in the wrong direction, and please correct me if I am.
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The cars are all metal, I want to say cast iron (but I am no expert). But any input is greatly appreciated.
Could you get some photos in clearer light of the trucks, frame, and Derrick arms?
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They are made by "Arcade Manufacturing" of Freeport, Illinois. 1920s. They represent a pile driver and a derrick crane. From what I can tell, there is very little on the internet about these specific toys, but the company made coffee grinders and various tools as well as some interesting toys.
