Athearn 7758 1:50 scale John Deere Tractor Series #1
This is a set of 4 vintage John Deere farm tractors in 1:50 scale. The set includes the Waterloo Boy tractor, the Model 50 tractor, the Model D tractor and the Model B tractor. These tractors could be used in a farm scene on an O scale model railroad.
John Deere early tractor history:
In 1918 John Deere purchased the Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company which manufactured the popular Waterloo Boy Tractor at its facilities in Waterloo, Iowa. Deere & Company continued to sell tractors under the Waterloo Boy name until 1923.
Various photos of prototype tractors are also shown.