Scale reproduction of a train. Mastodon model. Payá, 1950s.

Scale reproduction of a train. Mastodon model. Payá, 1950's.
Complete locomotive (engine, coal bunker and three cars).
Winding mechanism.
Exhibits wear consistent with age and use.
Measurements: 10,5 x 44 x 6,5 cm. locomotive and coal bunker; 10 x 36 x 7 cm. cars.

The Payá "Mastodonte" model is an emblematic scale toy locomotive manufactured by the well-known Spanish toy company Payá Hermanos during the 1950s. This model stands out for its robustness and detailed design, which evoked the steam locomotives of the time. The "Mastodonte" is characterized by its tinplate construction, with a winding mechanism that allowed its movement on metal rails. The model in question includes three cars and a coal bunker attached to the engine. It accurately details the operation of the metal wheels, the chimney and the cab for the engineer. The attention to detail and the quality of manufacture made models like the "Mastodonte" very appreciated by the children of the time, and becoming today collector's items especially sought after by model railroad enthusiasts.