Japan - KKK (Marketed in States by Cragstan) Tin-litho Batt Op Greyhound Bus

I really like the looks of the Greyhound Scenicruiser split-level bus and had a larger tin-litho version in my collection until it got sold off last year. After finding out about this smaller sized bus made by 'KKK' of Japan and marketed here Stateside by Cragstan, I thought it would probably be just right for my 3-rail O-gauge toy train layout. Measuring 7" (17.78cm) L x 2 1/4" (5.71cm) W x 2 1/2" (6.35cm) H it fit the bill nicely as you can see by the photos. There is a battery compartment underneath which accommodates one 'D' cell battery. The lever on top is a simply Forward-off-Reverse switch. My sample sits a little wonky on its wheels but the motor works just fine and the bus ambles along in a nice slow fashion. Enjoy! Opa Fritz and Oma Bettina

Here's the Corgi Northland Greyhound bus at 1/50 scale next to the Cragstan.

he bus looks a tad big by these buildings only because they're underscaled. On my new (planned) layout it should look just fine

I don't get these digital cameras. Mine was able to correctly 'read' the lighting for all the other shots but simply pointing it overhead to get this view, the entire scene appears to be cast in a golden glow. I haven't figured out yet how to correct or compensate for that.

One 'D' cell battery feeds this toy

Japan - Unknown Maker - Tin-litho Greyhound Scenicruiser Bus

I could've sworn I posted this before but after doing a search on the blog and double-checking my spreadsheet apparently I never got around to taking pictures of it. The bus was parked by the Marx Grand Central train station on my old train layout for some time and was actuially one of my earlier acquisitions when the toy collecting bug hit! The litho was in good shape and although the body is a bit dented and scratched (like me) it's in decent shape overall. Even the hubcaps are all there which is becoming a rarity it seems. The bus has a couple of unusual features: I couldn't get any pics but there is a cardboard tube attached to the front end of the friction motor (an apparent means of providing a more robust sound??), and the front wheels swivel to the left and right. The bus measures 9" (22.86cm) L x 2 3/4" (6.98cm) W x 2 5/8" (6.66cm) H and is marked 'JAPAN' but there are no makers marks. Enjoy! Opa Fritz and Oma Bettina