Crescent Toys #1

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TSB Entry: 149
Approx. Date: 1947
Owner: John Chapman
Owner Website: http://www.steamtoys.co.uk
Notes: The Crescent Horizontal Engine No.1 was Introduced in 1947. These engines were manufactured for Crescent Toys by C K Matsutoko of Japan. The engine was not a commercial success, although cheap these engines were made from very thin, lightweight materials. There were also questions over the design of the burner which had a combined filler tube and handle. The burner was prone to catching fire and also tended to set the users hand alight! Only about 1000 were made, production ceasing in 1948.
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TSB Entry: 1040
Approx. Date: 1390s-1940s?
Owner: Peter Bretan
Owner Website:
Notes: Engine came in blue box
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