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This locomotive had the right side cutaway to show the working parts of the locomotive. It appears to have been designed for use by salesmen demonstrating the locomotive to buying agents for stores. This one was done in an exceptionally nice fashion with its carrying case. The locomotive drivers are elevated above the rails using fiber strips from an Erector set.
The
track was wired through a pushbutton that the salesman would use to start and
stop the locomotive. Apparently he would need to carry at least a
small transformer with him. There probably would be room in the case for
it on the track sections at either the left or right of the locomotive.
Note in the photos below that the rear sides of the base were
formed into a rounded angle, most likely to make removing the display from its
storage case easier.
This locomotive was in the collection of the late Ray Mohrlang but was sold after his death in 2018. His nephew Richard Trotter was able to record it in action before it changed hands and he has posted a video of it on his "Hall of Science West" Youtube channel. To see the video, click on the link below.
See
the Salesman's Cutaway Display in ActionAll Photos Below Courtesy of Richard Trotter
 Salesman's Cutaway Display in front of its carrying case |
 Salesman's Cutaway Display in its carrying case |