Rare 1930 Ives #1125 Electric Locomotive, Partially Restored and Runs

Description

Here we have an nice and quite rare Ives #1125   Locomotive for auction. It was only made in 1930, basically at the end of Ives Bridgeport manufacturing. This was one of the entry level locomotives from near the end of the famous Ives production of toy trains Very uncommon. It has been restored (re-paint), but the Cowcatcher still remains to be attached and is included in this auction. It has been tested on the bench and does run forward (as built it is a forward operating locomotive only) but the light bulb did not operate. There is only one power pickup roller, but it appears it was made that way (nice clean cut). All original and complete except Cowcatcher needs to be re-attached and it has been restored. Perfect for your Pre War layout or display.
Ives was the highest quality toy train locomotive manufacturer at the time, and this low end locomotive clearly shows that.
#1125 Locomotive:
Overall is VG(C6) with a cowcatcher that needs to be attached (appears to be a good fit, ready for re-attachment).
Please verify the condition with the photographs supplied. You will receive the
# 1125 Locomotive
as shown.
Very low starting bid and no reserve!
I have been collecting and researching American Flyer O & S Gauge for 46 years and TCA member since 1975. I strive to accurate describe the cosmetic condition of each item with TCA Grading Standards and the rarity and desirability by my long experience with these trains. When appropriate, I will grade all visible surfaces, or if they grade the same, I provide an overall condition grade. Also, I point out any reproduction parts that I recognize or any surface restoration that appears to not be original.