Vintage 1930’s Arcade 5” Pullman Railplane Cast Iron Toy with Rubber Wheels Pullman Car Company Railroad Collectible *SOLD*

Vintage 1930’s Arcade 5” Pullman Railplane Cast Iron Toy with Rubber Wheels Pullman Car Company Railroad Collectible

This piece is a great ca. 1930’s red cast iron toy by Arcade it is a “Pullman Railplane” train car and is approximately 5″ long and it is marked “Arcade” on the inside. The highly streamlined toy rail vehicle is very sturdy and beautifully formed and it still has its 4 original white rubber wheels and original red paint. This toy is all original with no breaks, repairs, or touch ups. It is in well-loved condition with the wear that is to be expected with age and play.

A brief history of Arcade Manufacturing Company of Freeport, Illinois:

The Arcade Manufacturing Company of Freeport, Illinois was originally founded as Novelty Iron Works by Edward H. and Charles Morgan in 1868, and conducted business in two small buildings with a staff of ten people.

The company operated between the years 1868 to 1946. They began making toys and coffee mills and then moved to a new site in 1893 (after fires, financial issues, and changing their name from Novelty Iron Works). 

Arcade toy catalogs appear to start at 1902 and as late as 1939. Arcade`s toy line included over 300 toy items. Yellow Cab was their first successful toy followed by Andy Gump in 348 and Chester Gump in His Pony Cart. Arcade also made toy banks, doll house furniture, and cast-iron penny toys.