Price in 1952: Unlisted One of the most intriguing pieces of rolling stuck ever to be made available for model railroaders and a brand new number for 1952! Designed to operate on American Flyer "S" Gauge track. Powered by a rugged electric motor, worm-gear driven. Hand-painted scale model railroad men pump handle furiously as the car speeds over the rails. The faster the car goes, the harder the men work. Fascinating to watch. Measures 4 1/2".
Price in 1953: Unlisted Watch Mike and Ike pump this intriguing piece of rolling stock along the straightaway and around the bend! Powered by a Gilbert worm-drive electric motor, Hand Car will go fast or slow and Mike and Ike pump accordingly. Colorfully finished in orange and black with red-white-and—blue emblem on the side. Measures 4 1/2" long.
Price in 1954: $7.95 Remember back to the days when all hand can were hand operated, with the motive power supplied by Mike at one end and Ike at the other? This fascinating piece of rolling stock works the same way-the two busy railroaders pump fast or slow, depending on the speed of the car. Actual power is furnished by a precision-made Gilbert worm-drive electric motor. Hand car is colorfully finished in orange and black with a red·white·and·blue emblem on the side. Measures 4 1/2” long.