Live Steam Model Locomotive
Wilesco (Wilhelm Schröder GmbH & Co. KG) • Wilesco Live Steam
Toy Category
Model Kit
Year Released
Estimated 1970s-1980s
Condition
Good/Very Good; shows minor paint chipping on the edges of the red cab, light oxidation on the brass fittings, and general surface dust from age, but all mechanical linkages and components appear intact.
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $300 USD
Description
A live steam locomotive model featuring a bright red cab and boiler jacket, black smokebox and chassis, and polished brass boiler bands and dome. It includes external valve gear linkage, a working pressure gauge inside the cab, and a brass burner/fuel tank setup at the rear.
Market Value
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $300 USD
Auction Estimate
$100 - $200 USD
Toy Identity
Edition Details
Standard production model, Made in West Germany
Model Number
D315 or similar stationary/locomotive live steam engine series
Toy Type
Metal live steam locomotive, brass and painted steel construction with mechanical linkages
Toy Condition
Good/Very Good; shows minor paint chipping on the edges of the red cab, light oxidation on the brass fittings, and general surface dust from age, but all mechanical linkages and components appear intact.
Packaging Condition
No Packaging
Rarity & Significance
Wilesco is a legendary name in live steam toys, highly collectible among hobbyists and enthusiasts of vintage mechanical and operational toys.
Special Features
Working steam components including pressure gauge, piston assembly, and operational valve gear.
Notable Variations
Produced in various color combinations over decades of manufacturing, with West Germany vintage markings being particularly sought after by collectors.