Matchbox - Foden Coal Truck - Item# YAS02-M

Includes COA

One of the most respected names in steam engine vehicles, William Foden produced trucks for a variety of uses in England in the early days of the century. In 1900, Foden introduced an "overtype" steam engine. The 300 psi engine was mounted on a short locomotive-type boiler and the vehicle travelled at two speeds: 2 mph and 6 mph. Within 20 years Foden developed an advanced vehicle that could attains speeds up to 25 mph - quite a feat considering that the standard speed limit for trucks was 20 mph. One of the most important roles Foden vehicles played was to carry coal - an important energy source at the time. Now a steam-powered coal carrying Foden truck is captured as an authentic model by the masters of die-cast classics.