The Band Stand/Calliope Truck has a dual purpose. Firstly, it is designed as a parade wagon. With the extensions in the up position it could be driven through town, calliope playing to attract the locals to the show. To further sweeten the deal, it would be pulling the cage wagon, aka #7.Once on the lot, the truck would be backed partly into the Big Top. Then the extensions would be folded down to form the bandstand for the show.
The included calliope appears to be modeled on the Tangley Calliaphone.
The condition of this unit includes: the rear extensions are missing, the truck is only painted on one side, and again, there is a fair amount of grime.
The calliope has some corrosion on the brass pipes.
In my next post, you will meet #3, the Stake Driver/Water Truck.
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