Huge Model Circus Carnival w/ Wooden Structure, Cloth Tent, Animated, Figures ++

Description

First, I want to apologize for not being able to provide enough pictures to adequately display this Circus layout.
I can send more pictures individually; however, I cannot leave this display set up on my dining table, so pictures may be limited.
I am offering this very unique model circus/carnival taken directly from a working Lionel model train layout.
The pieces have been assembled from numerous sources and I will try to describe as much as I can.
Please do not hesitate to ask questions.
I am not the original owner, so I may not have all the answers.
The items are dusty from the layout.
A lot of it has been in use for 15-20 years.
The original owner used a tacky putty-like material to mount figures in certain positions.
Also, please pay attention to item specifics as I describe them.
Circus Tent, Base & Poles, & Bleacher Seats
were originally purchased from “Ready-to-Run, Inc. Hobby Shop” in Harrisburg, NC in 1998.
It is made almost exclusively of wood with the cotton cloth tent plus a few miscellaneous pieces.
It came in kit form and had to be painted and assembled.
I have the original instructions and purchase receipt.
The wooden base is approximately 34 ¾” x 23 ¼” x 3/8” thick and is painted a dark green.
The 2 largest white poles in the middle are 11 5/8” tall.
The next size smaller white poles are 8 3/8” tall.
Blue and red poles are 5 5/8” tall and the small white poles are 3 5/8” tall.
The poles have been glued (looks like hot glue) into holes in the base.
You might want to touch up paint around the poles or repaint.
I do not plan to remove the poles for shipping; however, I cannot guarantee that they won’t loosen during shipping.
Some have already loosened over the years.
NOTE:
You might want to take note of the position of the poles in relation to the tent openings, especially the red and blue ones.
That will help when you try to mount the tent on the poles.
There should be 18 flags, I have 16 with 2 of them slightly damaged.
There were 20 tent stakes and 10 ropes provided; but, were never used.
The ropes are a heavy household string and don’t look authentic.
The tent stakes are roofing nails and do not look appropriate, so I found some different nails that look much better.
There are some home-made lead weights that can be placed in the hem of the cloth tent to help keep it pulled down.
A skinny dowel rod will help place them in the long sides.
I have one to send along.
The 2 grandstand structures were assembled and glued by the original owner.
They are approximately 30” long x 3 1/8” deep x 2” tall in the back and 7/8” tall in the front.
They are not attached to the base.
Berry Brothers Big Top
is from LEMAX, Item #55918.
It comes with its original box with protective Styrofoam casing plus instructions and a plug-in adaptor.
It is animated with sound; but, I cannot get the sound to play.
The remote on-off switch with volume control is on a cord that has been spliced into and extended with additional wire.
That might possibly be the problem.
Animation works and includes figures rotating on a track, trapeze figures swinging, and flashing lights.
Flags on top are removable; but, have been damaged.
Toothpicks have been used for repair.
There is a 5/16” x 1/8” scratch at 1 flag location.
Holiday Ferris Wheel
is from MAISTO, Item #61028.
It comes with its original box with inner protective cardboard casing plus instructions.
It has a Santa/Christmas theme.
It is animated with music.
Music plays fine.
Ferris wheel rotates; but, the string-like drive belt seems a little loose and it will sometimes slip, usually at start-up.
It runs on 2 “C” cell batteries.
It has a start button and volume control on the right side.
It has a power adaptor plug-in; but, no adaptor comes with it.
EX condition.
Village carousel
is from MAISTO, Item #61026.
It comes with its original box with inner protective cardboard casing plus instructions.
It has a Santa/Christmas theme.
It is animated with music.
Music plays fine.
The carousel will rotate slowly; but, sometimes it stops and needs a boost/push.
It runs on 2 “AA” cell batteries.
It has a start button and volume control on the side.
It has a power adaptor plug-in; but, no adaptor comes with it.
EX condition.
Hot Air Balloon
is from Authentic Models, Item #AP161A.
It comes in its original box.
No instructions needed.
It is for display only.
It is approximately 7” in diameter with a total height of 13”.
The balloon is made of a hard material (feels like bamboo) with string ropes and a woven wicker basket with a pilot.
EX condition.
Cotton Candy & Popcorn Stand with Kids on a Bench
is from LEMAX, Item #43439.
It comes in its original box with protective plastic casing.
No lights or animation.
It is made of a resin type material, possibly porcelain.
EX condition.
Strong Arm Challenge
is from LEMAX, Item #43441.
It comes in its original box with protective plastic casing.
No lights or animation.
It is made of a resin type material, possibly porcelain.
EX condition.
3 Wheel Multi-colored Tok-Tok “TAXI”
comes in an original box marked THAILAND.
No other markings anywhere.
It is actually a “friction vehicle”.
EX condition.
2 Large ROADSIDE USA Billboard Signs
advertising Ringling Brothers are marked LEFTON TRADEMARK EXCLUSIVES CHINA.
They are made of a heavy material, looks like some sort of stone or die-cast metal.
EX condition.
5 Cartoon Circus Animals
are marked 1994 WALTON.
They are made of a hard plastic/rubber/resin (?).
EX condition.
All other items were obtained from unknown sources.
There are 3 circus rings made of plastic with slots for mounting the trapeze ladders.
The other 3 rings are wooden and appear to actually be “crochet hoops”.
Animals and people are primarily made of a hard plastic or rubber.
The 2 lights on the 2 tall white center poles work.
There is a hole in the base at each pole for wire to feed through; but, the existing wire is not long enough to go through.
The light bulb socket is removable from the housing and it is possible to solder a longer wire from it.
PICTURE ERROR NOTE:
In the picture showing the 50 cent ADMISSION stand, there is a yellow platform with a sword swallower on the left and a juggler on the right.
The juggler is not a part of this listing.
I will ship fully insured with signature confirmation.
I have been shipping for almost 20 years now and feel confident that my packing is more than adequate.
Read my feedback.
I have already started packing and, I will tell you, it is no easy task.
I am asking for immediate payment for this item, so be prepared before you buy.
Be sure you understand what you are buying.