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.
Ancient Chein Wind Up Roller Coaster
 | US $10.95 (1 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 13:38:41 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
J Chein Mechanical Tin Litho Roller Coaster
 | US $175.00 End Date: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 15:48:33 PST Buy It Now for only: US $175.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
VINTAGE J CHEIN TIN LITHO TOY WIND UP ROLLER COASTER WITH CAR, WIND UP WORKs
 | US $26.00 (2 Bids) End Date: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 17:46:50 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
Vintage 1950's Chein Tin Litho Rollercoaster with 2 cars RARE
 | US $90.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Feb-09-2012 17:28:19 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
DISNEYLAND TIN WIND-UP ROLLER COASTER, Circa 1940s - 1950s, Made by J. CHEIN
 | US $95.00 (2 Bids) End Date: Thursday Feb-09-2012 20:11:54 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
