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History
editTyco US-1 Electric Trucking was a slot car line produced by Tyco Toys from 1981 through 1985[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]. It is based around semi-trucks and construction equipment.
Sets
editSets consisted of track sections, accessories, and trucks, some following a specific theme. There were a total of fifty-eight sets made for the US market. These can be broken down between boxed retail sets, and sets sold through mail order catalogs.
| Set Number | Year(s) Produced | Name of Set |
|---|---|---|
| 3201 | 1981 | Big City Trucking[6] |
| 3202 | 1982 | City Hauler Set[7] |
| 3203 | 1983 | Big Hauler Set[8] |
| 3204 | 1983 | Army Transport Set[9] |
| 3205 | 1981 | Cross County Trucking[10] |
| 3206 | 1982 | Interstate Delivery Set[11] |
| 3208 | 1984 | Interstate Delivery Set[12] |
| 3208-1 | 1985 | Interstate Delivery Set[13] |
| 3208-2 | 1985 | Interstate Delivery Set[14] |
| 3209 | 1983 | Motor City[15] |
| 3210 | 1981 | Interstate Trucking[16] |
| 3211 | 1985 | Stomper High Adventure[17] |
| 3212 | 1982 | Highway Construction Set[18] |
| 3213 | 1984 | Highway Wrecker Set[19] |
| 3214 | 1983 | Fire Alert![20] |
| 3215 | 1981 | Long Haul Trucking[21] |
| 3216 | 1982 | Highway Overpass Set[22] |
| 3217 | 1984-1985 | G.I. Joe High Adventure[23] [24] |
| 3219 | 1984-1985 | Night Haulers[25] [26] |
| 3225 | 1981 | Coast To Coast Trucking[27] |
| 3226 | 1982-1983 | Coast To Coast Haulers[28] [29] |
| 3228 | 1984-1985 | Cross Country Day/Night[30] [31] |
| 3235 | 1981-1985 | Road And Rail[32] [33] [34] [35] [36] |
| Catalog Number | Set Number | Year(s) Produced | Name of Set |
|---|---|---|---|
| J.C. Penny's | |||
| XU 926-3484 A | 3225 | 1981 | Coast to Coast Set[37] |
| XU 926-8442 A | 3210 | 1981 | Interstate Set[37] |
| XU 926-8459 A | P3201Q | 1981-1982 | Big City Set[37] |
| XU 926-9614 A | P3235Q | 1981 | Road and Rail Set[38][39] |
| XU 671-0628 A | P3320Q | 1982 | Coast to Coast Haulers Set[40] |
| XU 671-0636 A | P3212Q | 1982 | Highway Construction Set[40] |
| XU 671-1170 A | P3336Q | 1983 | Trucking Empire Set[41] |
| XU 671-1188 A | P3214Q | 1983 | Fire Alert Set[41] |
| XU 671-1196 A | P3209Q | 1983 | Motor City Set[41] |
| XU 671-2178 A | P3217Q | 1984 | G.I. Joe High Adventure Set[42] |
| XU 671-2186 A | P3208Q | 1984 | Interstate Delivery Set[42] |
| XU 671-2194 A | P3219Q | 1984 | Night Haulers Day/Night Set[42] |
| Montgomery Ward's | |||
| 48 T 21745 | 3215 | 1981 | Long Haul Set[43] |
| 48 G 28070M | 3330 | 1982 | Highway Overpass Set[44] |
| 48 G 28075 | 3206 | 1982 | Interstate Delivery Set[44] |
| 48 T 28015 | Unknown | 1983 | Deluxe Fire Alert! Set[45] |
| 48 G 28077 | 3228 | 1984 | Cross Country Set[46] |
| 48 G 28079 | 3217 | 1984 | G.I. Joe High Adventure Set[46] |
| 48 T 28077 A | 3228 | 1985 | Cross Country Set[47] |
| Sears | |||
| 49 N 95121 | S3302Q | 1981 | 3 Action Station Set[48] |
| 49 N 95144 | S3201Q | 1982 | 2 Action Station Set[49] |
| 49 MY95145 | S3311 | 1982 | Interstate Delivery w/ Bonus 3436 |
| 49 N 95146 | Unknown | 1982 | 7 Action Station Set[49] |
| 49 C 95054C | S3214Q | 1983 | Fire Alert! Set[50] |
| 49 N 95459C | S3344Q | 1984 | Cross Country Set[51] |
| 49 C 95454 | S3217Q | 1984, 1985 | G.I. Joe High Adventure Set[51] [52] |
Track
editTrack pieces used Tyco's "Quik Clik" connector and were gray colored. The earliest track parts featured painted road lines. Two different stock numbers can be used to reference most pieces. The 30## is the individual stock number, while the 37## is the retail sale number. A letter was used on the assembly sheet to reference parts for assembly.
| Track Part | Assembly Letter | Item Number | Retail Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Pack 6.9V[53] | N/A | 3001 | 3760 |
| Power Pack 7.9V[54] | N/A | 3001 | 3760 |
| 9" Terminal Track (Separate, With Switch, Painted)[53] | F | 3010 | 3761 |
| 9" Terminal Track (Separate, With Switch, Plain)[53] | F | 3010 | 3761 |
| 9" Terminal Track (Separate, Center Off)[53] | F | 3010 | 3761 |
| 6" Straight[53] | G | 3011 | 3702 |
| 9" Straight[53] | E | 3012 | 3701 |
| 15" Straight[53] | B | 3013 | 3703 |
| 9" Radius 1/4 Circle[53] | A | 3014 | 3705 |
| 12" Radius 1/8 Circle[53] | N/A | 3015 | 3708 |
| 9" Turnout[53] | X | 3016 | 3700 |
| 9" Road & Rail Crossing[53] | P | 3017 | 3727 |
| 3456 Base[55] | N/A | 3018 | N/A |
| 9" Terminal Track (Combined, Red)[56] | F | 3025 | 3762 |
| 9" Terminal Track (Combined, Green)[51] | F | 3025 z | N/A |
| 9" Turnout With Switch[51] | C | 3030 | N/A |
| Double Turnout[57] | Z | 3031 | N/A |
| Double Turnout With Dump Bin[58] | Z | 3032 | N/A |
| 15" Squeeze Track - for 3467[59] | S | 3034 | 3467 |
| 9" Lane Changer[53] | H | 3039 | 3717 |
| Straight Single Lane[60] | Y | 3040 | N/A |
| 9" Radius 1/8 Circle[53] | D | 9R 1/8 | 3706 |
| Overhead Highway Sign[53] | N/A | 3024 | 3763 |
| Overhead Highway Sign (Redesign) | N/A | 3024 | N/A |
| Overhead Highway Light[61] | N/A | 3768 | N/A |
| 3/4" Pier[62] | L | 7849 | N/A |
| 1-1/2" Pier[62] | M | 7850 | N/A |
| 2-1/4" Pier[62] | N | 7851 | N/A |
Accessories
editTyco produced thirty-three accessories for the US-1 system. Most operate via interfacing with a truck or trailer, resulting in loading or unloading of loads. Loads consist of logs, barrels, drums, rocks, small plastic balls, or automobiles. A few accessories are powered by the rotation of a running slot trucks rear tires.
| Model Number | Year(s) Produced | Name of Accessory |
|---|---|---|
| 3410 | 1981-1982 | Crane Pipe Loader[53] |
| 3410-1 | 1983-1985 | Crane With All Red Script |
| 3414 | 1984-1985 | Boulder Loading Bulldozer[63] |
| 3415 | 1981 | Log Loading Bulldozer with Tan Hands[53] |
| 3415-1 | 1981-1985 | Log Loading Bulldozer[53] |
| 3416 | 1984-1985 | Elevated Log Loader[63] |
| 3420 | 1981 | Gravel Hopper and Dump Bin Painted[53] |
| 3420-2 | 1982-1985 | Variant With Plain Bin[53] |
| 3420-3 | 1982 | Elevated Gravel Hopper/Unloader[64] |
| 3425 | 1981-1983 | Gravel Truck Terminal[53] |
| 3430 | 1981-1985 | Freight Terminal[53] |
| 3434 | 1985 | Stomper Airport[17] |
| 3435 | 1981-1985 | Airport With Flying Plane[53] |
| 3436 | 1982-1985 | Culvert Pipe Loader[65] |
| 3436-1 | 1983 | Oil Drum Loader[15] |
| 3440 | 1981-1985 | Pipe And Log Unloading Yard[53] |
| 3440-1 | 1983 | U.S. Army Fuel Dump Yard[9] |
| 3440-2 | 1983 | Goodyear Dump Yard[15] |
| 3443-2 | 1985 | Telephone Booth[19] |
| B9264 | 1985 | Billboard (w/ 3443-2)[19] |
| 3444 | 1985 | Highway Wrecker Set[63] |
| 3445 | 1983-1985 | Garage With Switch Track[66] |
| 3450 | 1982-1985 | Crate Loader[65] |
| 3452 | 1982-1985 | Gravel Unloading Site[65] |
| 3453 | 1982-1985 | Elevated Gravel Unloader[65] |
| 3455 | 1984-1985 | Auto Loader[66] |
| 3456 | 1983-1985 | Fire Station With Switch Track[66] |
| 3460 | 1982-1985 | Crate Unloader[65] |
| 3460-1 | 1983 | Fort Dix Ammunition Depot[9] |
| 3461 | 1982-1985 | Overhead Gravel Hopper[65] |
| 3465 | 1983-1985 | Auto Unloader[66] |
| 3467 | 1984-1985 | Flashing Danger Track[63] |
| 3470 | 1984-1985 | Boulder Loading Bulldozer[63] |
| 3475 | 1984-1985 | G.I. Joe Satellite Rocket Base[51] |
Trucks, Vehicles, and Trailers
editThe slot trucks/vehicles for US-1 are based on a proprietary chassis design that uses full length pickup shoes, and unique front and rear guide pins. this allows the slot car to be used in a reverse direction. The chassis' utilize a Mabuchi can motor with a worm gear drive to power the rear wheels. There are both lighted and unlighted chassis. Unique to US-1 are the fire engine and wrecker tow truck. The fire engine uses mechanical assemblies to operate a flashing light bar, as well as a working alarm bell. The tow truck uses a similar mechanism to operate a flashing light bar.
Trailers are modeled after box-type freight, flatbed, belly dump, and tanker trailer types, as well as an automobile carrier. These interface the accessories providing loading and unloading functions.
| Item Number | Year(s) Produced | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dump Trucks | ||
| 3901 | 1981-1985 | Green |
| 3902 | 1981-1983 | Red |
| 3905 | 1984-1985 | Yellow/Orange |
| 3912 | 1983-1985 | Blue/Silver |
| 3937 | 1984-1985 | Red/Black |
| 3938 | 1984-1985 | White/Brown |
| Unknown | 1983 | Olive Drab Army Transport |
| Unknown | 1984 | Blue/Yellow |
| Truck Cabs | ||
| 3903 | 1981-1985 | Red |
| 3904 | 1981-1984 | Orange/Yellow |
| 3908 | 1984-1985 | Yellow |
| 3909 | 1982-1985 | Black |
| 3910 | 1982-1983 | Blue |
| 3913 | 1983-1985 | Blue |
| 3914 | 1983-1985 | Red/Yellow/White |
| 3935 | 1984-1985 | Yellow |
| 3939 | 1984-1985 | Black |
| Unknown | 1983 | Olive Drab Army Transport |
| Unknown | 1984-1985 | Olive Drab G.I. Joe Cab |
| Vehicles | ||
| 3951 | 1981-1982 | Orange/Black |
| 3952 | 1981-1982 | White (Fed-Ex) |
| 3953 | 1981-1984 | White (Police) |
| 3954 | 1981-1984 | White (Ambulance) |
| 3955 | 1981-1982 | Blue (Taxi) |
| 3956 | 1981-1984 | Black |
| 3957 | 1983-1984 | Green |
| Unknown | 1984-1985 | Blue Cobra Troop Carrier |
| Stompers | ||
| 3962 | 1985 | White/Blue |
| 3963 | 1985 | Yellow/Gray |
| 3965 | 1985 | Green/Black |
| 3966 | 1985 | Yellow/Black |
| Item Number | Year(s) Produced | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 3925 | 1981-1985 | Gravel Supply Company |
| 3926 | 1981-1985 | Highway Construction Company |
| 3927 | 1981-1982, 1984-1985 | P.I.E. |
| 3928 | 1981-1982 | Bekins |
| 3929 | 1982-1982 | Smith's Transfer |
| 3930 | 1981-1982 | Navajo |
| 3948 | 1983-1985 | Allied Van Lines |
| 3061(B) | 1982-1983 | Roadway |
| 3931 | 1982-1983 | Red Line Trucking |
| 3932 | 1982-1985 | Roadway |
| 3204 | 1983 | Army Transport Set |
| 3217 | 1984-1985 | G.I. Joe Set |
| 3940 | 1982-1985 | Shell |
| 3941 | 1982-1985 | Exxon |
| 3942 | 1982 | Dupont |
| 3943 | 1982 | Borden's |
| 3061(B) | 1982-1983 | Coca-Cola |
| 3946 | 1983-1985 | Auto Transporter |
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