Fleischmann Transmission Lineshaft #248 German Tin Steam Toy Accessory with Box for Sale

Fleischmann Transmission Lineshaft #248 German Tin Steam Toy Accessory with Box 

This is an interesting tin transmission lineshaft #248 steam toy accessory made by Fleischmann of Nuremberg, Germany. 

This transmission lineshaft steam accessory has the Fleischmann sticker on it and is marked “Made in Western Germany”. This wonderful steam toy works smoothly when cranked. The box is in great condition and is marked “Fleishmann” and “1 St. 248”. The box does have the word “Spinner” printed in ink on the sides.  

Our example of this Fleischmann lineshaft #248 steam toy accessory is in great all original condition with no breaks, restorations, repairs, or touch ups. This piece in great overall condition with the usual patina, dust, chips, scuffs, surface rust, scratches, and wear that are to be expected from age and play. The whole toy is approximately 7” L x 3” W. We encourage you to examine the photographs to further determine condition and quality. 

  

  

A brief history of Fleischmann Brothers or Gebrüder Fleischmann Nürnberg of Nuremberg, Germany 

Fleischmann is a German manufacturer of model railway products. Fleischmann was founded in Nuremberg, Germany in 1887 by Jean Fleischmann as an engraver and maker of handicrafts and paper weights. In 1898, the company began to make tin toys, such as ships, airplanes and magnetic maritime toys including swimming and walking animals and water fountains, under the name of Fleischmann Brothers or Gebrüder Fleischmann Nürnberg. Many of the early products can be found marked with the “GFN” markings. In the 1920’s and 1930’s, Fleischmann was best known for its clockwork and live steam mechanism tinplate boats and automotive replicas. In August 1932, Fleischmann bought up the model boat machinery and tooling from Bing when they ceased production. In 1939, Fleischmann took over Doll et Cie and began making the toy trains for which they are renowned today.