Lot 404:
Marx & Lionel Attrib. 13 RR Signals & Access
Sold for: $80
Description
This collection of thirteen model railroad signals and street accessories is attributed to mid-20th century manufacturers such as Marx and Lionel, designed for O-gauge or similar model train layouts. The grouping includes two manual or electric crossing gates with black-and-white striped arms and red indicators, one featuring a black mast and the other a red mast. Also included are two railroad crossing flasher signals: one with a silver mast and a red indicator box labeled STOP, and a heavy cast iron version with an oval base and a sign reading STOP ON SIGNAL. A wig-wag signal features a swinging STOP disc and a rectangular sign reading STOP WHEN SWINGING. The collection includes two semaphores: a tall ladder-style mast with a yellow signal arm and colored lenses, and a smaller green-painted unit with an orange arm. Street accessories feature a double-arm lamp post with silver-tone hoods and signs reading MAIN ST. and M, as well as various single lamp posts in green, grey, and silver. A brown-toned telegraph pole with multiple cross-arms is also present. The pieces are constructed from a combination of cast iron bases, tinplate masts, and plastic or celluloid globes. Visible text includes RAIL ROAD CROSSING and STOP on several pieces, with an embossed letter J found on the base of the green semaphore.
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