Another of my early purchases was this K-Line K6900-01 Calliope Wagon. As I would learn later, these models were put out in a variety of colors by a variety of manufacturers dating back to the 1950s, with K-Line being the most recent at the time. This wagon appears to have been loosely based on the "Two Jesters" calliope which I believe is now displayed at the Ringling Museum in Sarasota, Florida. These calliope's operated from the steam produced by an upright boiler in the back of the wagon and produced quite a loud sound. If you've ever been near one while it was belting out a tune you know the feeling - and feeling it was as the surrounding air reverberated with the sound of quintessential circus tunes! Enjoy! Opa Fritz
Above three images culled from Internet
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