WEEDEN, THE FIRST SIX

The first six toy engines made by Weeden Manufacturing were similar in appearance and are often mistakenly identified as the differences can be quite subtle.

Weeden No. 1

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Weeden’s Upright Steam Engine No.1,” first appeared in the October 1884 issue of Youth’s Companion. This was a stationary steam engine with an upright boiler, offered for $1.00. It was the first steam engine designed by William Nye Weeden the founder of Weeden Manufacturing. Base is 4 1/8" in diameter and it stands 8 1/2" high, produced into 1905.

Ebay Sales No. 1

Jan. / 10 - Complete, good condition - 8 bids - 335.00 USD - Worldwide bids

Feb. / 10 - Parts missing, good condition - 14 bids - 160.50 USD - Worldwide bids

Weeden No. 2


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Missing smokestack

The Weeden No.2 is basically identical to the No. 1 except the boiler and firebox are made from sheet brass. Base is

4 1/8" in diameter and it stands 8 1/2" high. Introduced in 1890 and produced into 1898

Weeden No. 3

The Weeden No. 3 can be identified by the taller firebox compared to the two previous models.

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The top of the boiler is often stamped with patent information referring to the "Engine No.1" patent, which often results in confusion about the model number.

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Both all brass models and models with a brass boiler and blued steel fire box were manufactured.


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Introduced in 1894 and produced into 1940. The base is 4 1/8" in diameter and it stands 9" high.

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Jan./ 10 - Missing parts - 52.00 USD - Worldwide bids

May / 10 - Good condition, - 7 bids - 108.50 USD - Worldwide Bids

Feb./ 10 - Great shape, steel firebox - 6 bids - 135.16 USD - Worldwide bids

May./ 10 - Great shape, steel firebox, with burner - 13 bids - 177.50 USD - Worldwide bids

May / 10 - Great shape, missing SV weight - 15 bids - 202.50 USD - Worldwide bids

May / 10 - Great shape, complete - 20 bids - 380.00 USD - Worldwide bids

Weeden No. 4


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Governor missing in photos.

The Weeden No. 4 is the most unique of the first six with its square brick patterned firebox. Produced from 1891 into 1894. The base is 4 1/2" X 5 5/8" and it stands 11 1/2" high.

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Dec. / 09 - Good condition, listed as 4B - 16 bids - 350.00 USD - US bids only

October / 09 - Good condition, missing safety valve, Mini Hero included - 434.00 USD

March / 10 - Good condition, complete - 15 bids - 797.00 USD - US bids only

Weeden No. 4B


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Governor missing in photos.

The Weeden No. 4B is an improved No. 4 with a sight glass added.. Produced from 1895 into 1916. The base is 4 1/2" X 5 5/8" and it stands 11" high.

Weeden No. 5


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The Weeden No. 5 is made of polished brass, base is 4 1/8" in diameter, it stands 10" high. Introduced in 1891 and produced into 1898.

Weeden No. 6

The Weeeden No. 6 engine is a larger engine with a 5 3/4" diameter base, standing 12 1/2" tall with a 3 1/2" balance wheel. The boiler is polished brass, the firebox is made of polished Russian iron of the best quality. Introduced in 1892 and produced into 1907.

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