»2010 CTF Game Dinner & Swap Meet: Feb. 13. on the market that came even close to the quality, scale, size, and realism of these “Model Masterpieces” of the, Of course that quality came with a price. The Doepke Yardbird was truly a child's dream come true. $10.00. DOEPKE YARDBIRD PEDAL TRAIN - W/ORIGINAL DECALS AND WORKING ORDER- (Cary) $500. Recent Shipments include: DOEPKE YARDBIRD TRAIN WITH TRACK, - shipped from Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin to … This company made some of the coolest toys ever! I have a 5 year old and 2 year old that would flip out if they saw that thing. Some of, Atkinson’s Doepke recollections can be found in the book, rhaps because a Model Toy was an early favorite of mine, or. Seller 100% positive. Doepke MG Steering Knuckle MT31R Page 26. About Doepke Toys: Yardbird - Version 1: Track - Page 5: Yarbird - Version 2: Literature: … Lot J101 . They are highly sought after by collectors. Onalaska, WI 54650. ph: 608-519-2151 } catch(err) {} 94 sold. With 40 feet of curved track the shipping weight came to 86 pounds. or Best Offer +$80.00 shipping. $5.00. 1954 PEDAL CAR AUTO VELOCIPEDE HEDSTROM TRICYCLE BICYCLE TRAIN WHEEL TOY AD TM46. Take the highest bidder...everyone knows the starting bid. can be found in the Literature section link. Round sticker measures appr. Included are Doepke Engine (possibly Popsicle Red Ball Express), flatbed car, and Yardbird train handcar, and 8 pieces of curved track (additional blocks included for … Watch. Compare Multiple Quotes for Other Power Sports Shipping at uShip.com. View. Lot J105 . steep price, but Doepke ads countered that criticism with the claim that their toys would “outlast others by 3 to 1.” And, judging by the number of Doepke toys still in existence some 60 years later, they were probably right. All the wheels are solid cast iron. Yardbird Classic Trains has 1 employees and estimated revenues of $30,000.00. Custom Yellow Chopper Minibike. The example shown here was restored by me several years ago. I also think this may nave been a production toy – maybe made for the person specifically as a custom or sold as a kit. The back set are linked together like a real trains rear wheels and they are driven by a chain when you crank the handles. Pre-Owned. [Other ads showed different prices.] This toy train comes with the main hand crank car plus two trailing cars with the metal railing, often missing from these older toys. and ditches in the garden with these great Doepke toys. Doepke Super Yardbird Ride-On Railroad Train 1956 pictorial INFO & Track PLANS. $48.95 I believe you are talking about the Yardbird by the Chas.WM. if you contact one of the live steamers clubs, or get on some forumns you could possibly get a couple grand for it. At 34.5" long it was extremely sturdy as well as heavy. There were no. $995.00. Doepke Yardbird Hand Crank Train Car for auction. My parents next door neighbor was a lead engineer for Con-Ed (Dad thinks) and designed electric switches for the railroad system. C $17.64. claim that their toys would “outlast others by 3 to 1.” And, judging by the number of Doepke toys still in existence some 60, The Doepke story is told in the Doepke Collector’s Guide, published by Neil and Lois McElwee in 1995. Doepke MG Replacement Steering Wheel Toy … Doepke Model Toys Replacement Logo Sticker Set. It would never pass todays kid toy safety standards but no one ever got a scratch riding it. Company of Rossmoyne Ohio in the late 1950Õs and early 1960's, rolling stock of this set runs on 7-1/2" gauge track. 013 views8 months ago. We began in 2001, and have established scores of contacts along the way. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Doepke Model Toys are a series of model toys produced by the Doepke Toy Company, based near Cincinnati, in the U.S. state of Ohio.Doepke made several different types of toys, including model automobiles such as the MG, 1955 Jaguar, a fire engine, trains, and construction vehicles including bulldozers, graders, loaders, earth movers, and cranes. // -->, All metal ride on kids train from the 60’s. doepke yardbird pedal train - w/original decals and working order- Base is 28" x 11" x 18" hight It came through amazing estate and Call me at 919-21zero-995seven , NO text/email to see in my warehouse during day by appointment, among many other cool items. Like a Mother Goose nursery rhyme come to life, this is the hand crank-powered rail ride with cars shaped like giant sneakers. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers. Watch; It is a Doepke “Yardbird” ride on train. Very Cool ride on pedal train called the Yardbird. // --> He is obsessed with trains. $10.25. These trains are made according to the real trains. Dad had to shell out at, least $11.95 for one of these babies. Doepke Yardbird Hand Crank Train Car. or Best Offer. At the, same time, I received a bright yellow Wooldridge Dump Truck, #2000. actually i just did some research, it may be a vintage carnival/amusement park kids ride, or part of one for home use. I also corresponded with Doepke Publicity Director, Mr. Wade, Atkinson (Wade’s son is pictured in several Doepke ads). Doepke MG Support MT37 Page 26. Free Classifieds- Buy, Sell, Trade, Want Ads, etc. try { 1950s Doepke Yardbird Train Hand Car, and trailer short version . Condition restored and as is Used. It was built somewhere around 1964. Im interested but have no clue what a reasonable offer is. I will be showing you how it works, how it plucks the birds, how easy it is to clean,. Classic Toy Trains magazine offers information about toy trains operating and collecting, toy train product news and reviews, toy train layout tips, toy train layout designs and track plans, and more. $1,495.00 + shipping. Kiddie train rides, also called track and trackless train rides, some of them are popular used in the amusement parks, but some of them are popular use for private or we can say backyard. var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? $995.00. It is really well engineered and built. There are many extras included, be sure to watch the video as there are many details explained throughout. maybe it’s due to the fact that I admire the outstanding quality, realism and just plain magnificence, of these big toys, that I, place the Doepke product line among the best construction toys. For Sale: a complete 7.5" gauge train in 1/8 scale with a Mogul-type steam locomotive, boxcar, gondola and caboose. Location: Whiskey Creek Railway.Reference: live steam 057 doepke DP-015 . View. I have to ask my dad for some more background but regardless of the history it is a really cool toy. It was made in the mid 1950's by Doepke. $38.95 + $6.95 shipping. Doepke MG Steering Knuckle MT32L. Posted 3/15/2020. Trainz has the model train decals to make your model trains look great! RaRe BMC Special 8 Race Pedal Car Garage Sign VTG Rat Hot Rod Old Display. 1954 PEDAL CAR FIRE ENGINE CONVERT BICYCLE TRAIN BMC BINGHAMTON NY TOY AD TM47.