Chein Windup Tin Roller Coaster
This is a neat tin toy. Made by J. Chein in the 1950s. Many different versions were made. The difference is in the lithography.
This example is a carnival roller coaster. Chein item number 2752. Catalog number 2-P3269. These were also made with Disneyland graphics, and clown graphics. The Disney example is more desirable and more expensive. The clown graphics - mostly yellow are worth about the same as this one.
The toy car is pulled up the incline and then rolls back down to the bottom. At the bottom it’s pulled back up. Two cars come with the set.
This one is missing the cloth strap with attached hook that pulls the car up. Replacement cars and straps are available from parts suppliers and on eBay.
Here’s another picture of this Chein rollercoaster:
Here’s a link to see these roller coasters on eBay.
VINTAGE J. CHEIN WINDUP TIN ROLLER COASTER 1950S NICE
 | US $59.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Feb-09-2010 18:00:19 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
CHEIN RED ROLLER COASTER CAR OLDER FLASH ON SIDE RARE
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CHEIN ROLLER COASTER CAR OLDER FLASH ON SIDE RARE YELLO
 | US $19.00 (4 Bids) End Date: Thursday Feb-11-2010 18:32:58 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
~New! Roller Coaster Belt With Clips Chein coaster N/R~
 | US $13.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Feb-13-2010 18:37:30 PST Buy It Now for only: US $15.50 Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list |
VINTAGE CHEIN ROLLER COASTER SKI RIDE TIN LITHO WINDUP
 | US $9.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Feb-14-2010 18:02:12 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
