This page contains our current inventory of Postwar
Lionel accessories and includes the following:
* * * Click on "Yes" in the Photo column to see a picture.
* * * Click on "Grade" in the 3rd column heading for an explanation of grading.
| Postwar Lionel Accessories | |||||
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| Catalog # | Item | Grade | Photo | Price | Details |
| 128 | Animated Newsstand | E+/OB | Yes | $235 | A great operating accessory with illumination & animation -- the operating newsstand from 1957: dark green shack on a brown mold plus a tan base and a red roof.
Photo of the newsstand. Normal cracking of the decals and that's about it for flaws! Another view. It is all original (including the roof, dog, hydrant & newspaper) plus it is very clean and rust-free! An "aerial" view. Includes the original envelope #128-81, original instruction sheet #128-80, (dated 10/57) and the correct, original 364C slide switch. Photo of the instruction sheet, envelope and slide switch. Photo of the box. Grade 7 original box (tape residue on the lid; stains; creases; "aged" look; no insert). Another view of the box. Even with the flaws, this box is decent -- square, sturdy and there is no tape anywhere. It will protect the accessory in shipment and in storage. The box dates this accessory as a 1957 piece. Photo of the bottom of the box showing manufacturer's data & date. If you need some action on your layout, this item will provide it! It is also one of the quietest newsstands we have ever had; it works quite well at 17 volts! |
| 145 | Operating Gateman | Ex./OB | Yes | $ 60 | Ever-popular and vigilant Gateman with swinging lantern. Version from the mid-50s -- has an illuminated shack, original crossbuck, maroon roof and red toolbox lid. Includes the original envelope (part #145-52) plus the original instruction sheet #145-56 (dated 1/56) and the correct original 145C contactor.
Photo of the Gateman performing his duties. Some paint chips and stains on the base and that's about it for flaws. It is very clean, 100% intact and it lights and works perfectly! Has the original "LIONELVILLE" sign above the door. Another view of the shack. Photo of the box. Grade 7 original box (discolored; "period" writing; creases; stains; no insert). Even with the flaws, this box is presentable as it is square & sturdy plus there is no un-original tape anywhere. It will protect the accessory in shipment and in storage. Another view of the box. A great layout piece and it comes in a decent box! |
| 153C | Contactor | E++/OB | Yes | $ 50 SOLD |
A "separate sale" original component box containing an original 145C contactor.
Another view of the box and the contactor. The contactor is nice with minimal flaws; it appears to be unused. Photo of the rest of the box. The grade 8+ box is gorgeous with only minor flaws; it is complete, clean and square -- and there is no tape anywhere! Photo of the instruction sheet. Includes the original instruction sheet #153C-23, dated 4/55 (wrinkled, torn and stained after being cooped up in the small box all these years). The contactor is common and was included (in a parts envelope) with many of the accessories produced by Lionel in the postwar era. We have had the separate sale boxed 145C contactor before but this is the first separate sale boxed 153C contactor that we have ever had! Note that this box (which was first made in 1956) is the "Late Classic" version and the 153C also came as a separate sale item in an "Art Deco" box, an "Early Classic" box, a "Middle Classic" box and an "OPS" box. |
| 154 | Highway Crossing Signal |
E/OB | Yes | $ 30 | Very useful illuminated highway crossing signal offered by Lionel for many years. Version from 1949 with die-cast crossbuck with black lettering plus screw-type bulbs in the target. Includes the correct #154 contactor (tarnished).
Some paint chips and moisture spots on the base providing evidence that it was once used on a layout plus some rust spots on the pole. However, it is very clean overall with very strong lettering. Photo of the back of the signal and another view of the box. Grade 7+ original box (missing one interior coupler flap; tears; creases; no insert). Even with the flaws, this box is very presentable as it clean and square -- plus there is no tape anywhere. This early postwar signal has a die-cast crossbuck with raised (embossed) lettering. The lettering on the prewar version is not raised. Photo of the crossbuck on the prewar version & the postwar version. A great layout piece -- it works perfectly! |
| 156 | Station Platform | E+/OB | Yes | $175 | Illuminated Station Platform made from 1946-49 with new fencing and original signs: (LIONEL Chem-Lab -- RIVAL -- SUNOCO -- BABY RUTH). Original red roof, silver finials and green base.
Photo of the other side. One paint chip on the roof plus some minor discoloration and paint chips on the base. That's it for flaws! It is a very, very clean & vibrant-looking piece -- and it does light! Close-up of one side of the signs. The original signs are sharp -- clean with minimal flaws! Photo of the roof. Photo of the box. Grade 6 original box (missing one inner flap & a small piece of the side; tears; tape; glue residue; creases; writing). Another view of the box. The box has lots of flaws but it is fairly clean and square plus it has the original insert which helps to make the box sturdy! It will help get the piece to you safely and it will protect the station in storage. Photo of the box insert. An ink-pad stamping on one side of the box provides a little history of this item: the accessory was originally sold by Madison Hardware -- a famous retail operation in New York that was THE place to buy Lionel trains in the 1950s! Photo of the Madison Hardware stamping. This very popular, prewar carryover piece is always a nice addition to any layout and many operators have purchased six (6) over the years to try to duplicate the Lionel layout scene in New York in the late 40's. |
| 195 | Floodlight Tower | E+/OB | Yes | $115 SOLD |
The Railroad Yard Light from the late 1950s. The tower is 12 3/4 inches high, has an 8-light bank and is great for nighttime operations!
Photo of the box. Grade 9 original box (some staining; minor tears; "period" price stamping; no insert). Another view of the box. Has the original instruction sheet #195-25 (dated 10/57) -- grade 8 (creases & tears). Photo of the instruction sheet. Nice piece in one of the nicest 195 boxes we have ever seen! It is a very, very clean piece with no cracks -- and of course it does work! |
| (196) | Smoke Pellets in the Original Plastic See-through Container |
Ex./OC | Yes | $250 | A VERY INTERESTING item from 1946-47: approximately one hundred (100) original smoke pellets in the original clear plastic container! The box-like container measures about 2 inches wide by 1 3/4 inches high by 1 1/4 inches deep. (The Lionel catalogue number is 196 but there are no markings or identification on the container except for the words "KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED" in raised letters molded into the cover.) The container looks like a miniature lunch pail from the '50s with a oxide finish bail wire to keep the lid shut.
Photo of the cover. The pellets are largely intact but they are starting to break down. The container has some discoloration and dirt but there are NO CRACKS and it is nice! Note that these smoke pellets (which were made of ammonium nitrate) were intended for use ONLY in the lamp-type smoke units which were included in the 671 & 2020 Turbines from 1946 and the 726 Berkshire from 1946 and Lionel warned customers against using 196 pellets in the heater-type units found in later locomotives as the chemicals would destroy the nichrome wire. The reason for the special sealed container is that these smoke pellets sublimate meaning they transition from a solid to a gas if left in the open. I have one of these in my collection but we have never had this rather obscure item for sale before! Finding one with the pellets still inside is very, very rare! |
| 214 | Girder Bridge | Base: VG Sides: E++ OB |
Yes | $ 30 SOLD |
A good-looking single-span, "U. S. STEEL" girder bridge: Version with "6418" in raised black letters in the far right-hand panel of each side; it was made from 1956 through the early '60s. Measures 10 inches long, 2 inches high, 4 1/2 inches wide. Black with white lettering -- the base is made of sheet metal while the sides are plastic.
Photo showing both sides. Some scratches and paint chips on the metal base inside. Aerial view showing the inside of the base. The sides are very, very nice with minimal flaws; the piece was used but not abused. Photo showing the bottom of the base. Photo of the box. Grade 7+ original box (stains; writing; tears). Even with the flaws, this box is decent as it is complete & square plus there is no tape anywhere. Another view of the box. A very useful item as it is clean overall with strong lettering and nice cross-hatching. |
| 352 | Ice Depot Set | Depot: E++ Car: E++ Set: OB |
Yes | $550 | The operating Ice Depot Set from 1955-57: includes the special 6352-1 Union Pacific Ice Car.
Photo of the station. Also known as the "Icing Station" -- this one has the BROWN base (which is much harder to find than the version with the red base). Photo of the other side of the station. The station measures 11 3/4 inches long by 4 inches wide by 8 1/2 inches high. An "aerial" view of the front of the station. Minimal flaws! It is very clean with superb lettering, the base is rust free and there are no cracks anywhere. It has the original man and paddle. Photo of the back of the station showing the Iceman hard at work. Photo of the car. The orange "PACIFIC FRUIT EXPRESS" reefer is the version with four lines of rubber-stamped data on the ice compartment door. Photo of the other side of the car. The car is sharp: clean, nice lettering, minimal flaws. An "aerial" view of the car. Has the original envelope (#352-45) with the correct, original #90C controller, original instruction sheet #352-44 (dated 2/56), three unused (still coiled) original green connecting wires and the five original ice blocks. Photo of the envelope, controller, instruction sheet, ice blocks & wires. Photo of the box. The box dates this accessory as a 1956 item! Another view of the box. Grade 9 original box (writing; wrinkled bottom corner; puncture; minor stains; minor tears; minor creases; dirt on the bottom). Photo of the bottom of the box showing manufacturer's data & date. Has the liner (box insert) and this St. Joe Paper Co. box is SOLID -- complete, fairly clean, square, sturdy and there is no un-original tape anywhere. It is a brick. Photo of the elaborate box insert. A very, very nice piece and a rather hard variation to find -- plus it is in one of the nicest 352 boxes we have ever had! The icing station is very reliable and this one works perfectly. |
| 410 | Billboard Blinker | E+++ Unused OB |
Yes | $ 75 SOLD |
A blinking lamp metal fixture from 1956-58 that was NEVER USED! The 410 was made to work with a 310 billboard (which was sold separately). It has a bi-metallic strip which can be adjusted to either have the light glow continuously or to flash intermittently at various rates. Has the original instruction sheet #410-19 dated 6/56 and two unused (still coiled) connecting wires.
Photo showing the fixture attached to a 310 frame with a "FORD V-8" billboard. Very, very clean piece! Photo of the back of the fixture. Bench tested and the unit works perfectly! Photo of the box. Grade 9 original box ("period" writing; "aged" look). Another view of the box. FREE for your layout: five automobile-related billboards and a perfect frame! Billboards included are as follows: Atlantic Gas, DuPont Anti-freeze, Ford, General Tire and PurOlator. The billboard ad for "PurOlator" would probably have a hard time passing the political correctness test of today but it is interesting. Billboards are separated and they have various flaws but they will dress up a layout. Photo of the other four billboards. The 410 is a handy layout item; this one is very, very nice -- and it's in a spectacular box! |
| 450 | Overhead Signal Bridge | E+/OB | Yes | $ 50 SOLD |
Prototypical, dual-track signal bridge from 1953: has the original instruction sheet #450-42 (dated 4/53) and the correct, original #153C contactor.
Photo of the front of the signal bridge. A few minor flaws on the plastic bases giving evidence that it was once used on a layout but overall, it is very clean with no major flaws. The contactor has some minor rust spots. Photo of the back of the signal bridge. Photo of the box -- brace yourself, it's ugly. Grade 5 original box (tears; stains; creases; mildly distorted; glue residue; no insert). Even with the flaws, this box is useful as it has both end flaps and all four interior flaps; it will protect the piece in shipment and in storage. Another view of the box. The box and instruction sheet date this piece as a 1953 item. Nice, realistic-looking and handy layout piece -- it works perfectly! |
| 455 | Oil Derrick | E+/OB | Yes | $295 | One of my favorite accessories: the bubbling and pumping Oil Derrick made from 1950-54.
Photo of the derrick. When the unit is energized, the lamp under the bubbling tube lights up which then heats the oil in the tube causing small vapor bubbles to rise to the top thus creating the illusion of flowing oil. In addition, a solenoid and plunger mechanism under the base drives the walking beam to rock back and forth intermittently to simulate oil pumping. Photo of the other side of the derrick. Has various small nicks and paint chips on the base by the drum rack and that is it for flaws. It is a very clean unit with nice vibrant paint plus it lights, bubbles and works perfectly! Close-up of the base and operating parts. Has the original four oil drums, the original Sunoco sign, the correct, original 364C slide switch, three original connecting wires and the original instruction sheet #455-81 which is dated 5/51 (stains, creases & tears). Photo of the Sunoco sign, slide switch, oil drums, connecting wires and instruction sheet. Photo of the box. Grade 7+ original box (dirt, stains, tears; tape residue; "period" writing). Another view of the box. Even with the flaws, this box is very presentable as it is square and complete with very nice printing. The "OPS" label on the box helps to date this piece as a 1952 item. Photo of the data side of the box. Has the box insert! Photo of the box insert. A very realistic-looking layout piece that is very reliable -- and the box is very strong. |
| 494 | Operating Beacon Tower | E-/OB | Yes | $ 60 | An operating accessory that will add interest to any layout: the revolving beacon tower. This one has the stamped-steel base, tower and platform (all painted red) from the late-'50s. ahs the original beacon top and original housing. The accessory measures 5 inches wide by 5 inches long and the overall height of the unit is 11 3/4 inches.
An "aerial" view showing the top of the platform. Some paint loss on the top of the platform and that's it for flaws. Close-up of the nameplate. Photo of the box. Grade 6 original box (wavy & mildly distorted; tape residue; tears; stains; creases; no insert). Even with the flaws, this box is decent as it has both end flaps and all four interior flaps. Another view of the box. The 494 with its vibrator-driven beacon, works much better than the earlier 394 tower with the heat-driven beacon as the change made by Lionel greatly improved operation with immediate, more rapid and consistent rotation of the beacon. This one is clean with nice vibrant red paint -- plus it lights and works great! |
| 943 | Exploding Ammo Dump | Ex./OB | Yes | $ 40 | Need a little action on your layout? Here's a clever accessory from the "Space and Military" series: the Exploding Ammunition Dump from 1959-61!
Photo of the insides. Scratches on the inside walls providing evidence that it was once used on a layout. The metal base is somewhat tarnished. Overall it is nice: complete with nice lettering and there are no cracks. Works fine. Another view of the box. Grade 7 original box (missing one inner flap and a small piece of the box; creases; distorted; "period" writing); has the original instruction sheet #943-11 dated 9/59 -- a grade 9 (usual creases). Photo of the instruction sheet. Measures 3 inches long, 5 inches wide and 4 inches high -- it is designed to work with the missile firing cars; the internal mechanism is similar to that of an old-fashioned mousetrap. |
| 3356 | Horse Corral (with car) |
===> | ===> | ===> | If you are looking for an accessory that works with a piece of rolling stock, we have an unused and very clean 3356 Horse Car and Corral for sale.
Click here to go to our Freight Cars Page to read about a nice operating Horse Car Set. |
| 3366 (-21) |
Horse Corral for the Circus Car Set |
E++ | Yes | $175 | A gorgeous Horse Corral for the white horses sold with the 3366 Circus Car from 1959 to 1961:
Photo of the front. Measures 10 1/2 inches wide, 6 inches deep and 2 inches high Photo of the back. A very attractive piece with a light red base, gray runway and white fencing. Photo of one side. Common discoloration of the white in spots (but very little) and that's it for flaws! It is very, very clean with vibrant red paint and a nice clean rust-free metal underframe plus it is completely intact with no cracks! Photo of the other side. Works perfectly! The Circus Horse Corral does not show up very often for sale by itself and this is the first unbroken one that we have had available separately. |
| 3366 Box |
for the Circus Car & Corral Set |
===> | ===> | ===> | If you are looking for the 3366 box for the Circus Corral described above, we have one for sale.
Click here to go to our Original Boxes Page to read about the box for the Circus Car & Corral Set. |
| 3366-100 | Box of ORIGINAL Horses |
E+++/OB | Yes | $ 85 | Here's an item that does not come up for sale very often: a complete set of nine (9) good-looking, original WHITE horses in a grade 7+ original box (tears; tape; stains).
Photo of just the box. These horses are for the 3366 Circus Car and Circus Corral. Note: original horses work much better than the repros that have been made over the years. Another view of the box. The box is complete, fairly clean and fairly square -- and the tape is on the inside of the box. The white horses are somewhat scarce -- as is the box. |
| 6511-24 | Set of 5 Pipes |
E+/OB | Yes | $175 | A "separate sale" original component box containing five original silver plastic pipes for various flatcars and bulkhead cars.
Photo of the box. The pipes have some minor flaws but they are ORIGINAL, clean & all five are intact with no cracks! The box (which is the bulk of the value) is a grade 7+ (stains, scrapes, small puncture, discolored). Even with the flaws, this RARE box is very presentable as it is complete with all flaps and it is square. Another view of the box. Only the second time we have ever had this separate sale item! It is a very hard piece to find! |
| Transformers and Controllers: | |||||
| 1033 | Transformer | E+ | Yes | $ 75 | A very nice 90-watts transformer: has a circuit breaker, whistle control, directional control and circuits for both variable voltage and fixed voltage.
Photo of the transformer controls. A few minor scratches and stains on the faceplate and that's about it for cosmetic flaws. It is a very clean unit with nice lettering on the faceplate! The Bakelite case is very nice -- no cracks and minimal flaws; the rust-free bottom plate is also very clean with nice vibrant paint. Photo of the back and line cord. The line cord was replaced and everything works perfectly! The 1033 was sold from 1948 to 1956 and it came in many sets. The versatile 1033 is a very popular unit among operators: it is a great transformer for a small layout or for use around the Christmas tree. It can also be used on a large layout as an auxiliary source of power for accessories. |
| KW | Transformer | E+/OB | Yes | $125 SOLD |
The 190-watt KW is one of the biggest transformers produced by Lionel in the postwar era. It is a very versatile transformer; it has two independent variable voltage circuits, three fixed voltage circuits (6V, 14V & 20V), a circuit breaker, a "short circuit" warning light plus whistle controls & directional controls for each of the variable circuits!
Photo of the back. Rollers for each variable circuit are like new & the line cord was replaced. The Bakelite case is very nice -- no cracks and minimal flaws! It is a very clean unit and everything works properly! Photo of the instruction sheet. Includes the original instruction sheet #20-97, dated 6/54 (discolored, tears, creases, tape). Photo of the box. Grade 6 original box (tape; tape residue; scuffs; small pieces missing from the top flaps; no inserts). The brown corrugated box was made by the Star Corrugated Box Company, Inc. Another view of the box. Despite the flaws, this box is still quite useful as it is square and strong -- it will protect the transformer in shipping and in storage. Photo of the bottom of the box. A store label on the box provides a little history of this unit: the transformer was originally sold by UNEEDA TRAIN TOWN, a store that was once located at 2973 Blvd. in Jersey City, New Jersey! With 190 watts of power and two independent controls, the KW is ideal for layouts with plenty of action -- and the many features of the KW have led to it being called the "transformer of choice for accessory laden layouts." |
| ZW | 250-Watt Transformer |
E++/OB | Yes | $260 | A tremendous value in a transformer -- the 250-watt ZW is the earliest version of the biggest transformer made by Lionel in the postwar era! Although advertised as a 250-watt power source, there is no difference between the output of this transformer and the 275-watt ZWs!
Another view. The ZW has it all: four independent variable voltage circuits, circuit breaker, "power on" light, "short circuit" warning light plus whistle controls & directional controls for two of the circuits! Photo of the new line cord and the back of the transformer. Completely refurbished: the rollers for each circuit and the line cord were replaced. The Bakelite case is very, very nice -- no cracks and minimal flaws! It is a very, very clean unit with nice lettering, sharp-looking plates -- and everything works properly! Close-up of the data plate and the terminal hookups. Has the correct, original instruction sheet for this unit: #ZW-134, dated 2/49 (some stains). Photo of the instruction sheet. Photo of the box. Grade 8 original box (tears; stains; puncture). Another view of the box. This corrugated box was made by the Star Corrugated Box Company, Inc. Close-up of the label. Has all four original inserts and the box is solid -- complete, fairly clean, fairly square and it has a nice original label -- plus there is no un-original tape anywhere! Photo of all four inserts. This unit is the nicest 250-watt ZW transformer we have ever had -- and in the nicest 250-watt ZW transformer box we have ever had! The "football-like" shape of the ZW is a familiar sight to all model train fans; it has become an icon of the postwar Lionel era. One train club even uses it as their symbol! If you have an extensive layout or plans for one, the ZW is the only way to go. |
| ZW | 275-Watt Transformer |
E+ | Yes | $250 | The KING of transformers -- the 275-watt ZW is the largest one made by Lionel in the postwar era! The ZW has it all: four independent variable voltage circuits, circuit breaker, "power on" light, "short circuit" warning light plus whistle controls & directional controls for two of the circuits!
Photo of the back. Some weak letters in the control dial and hookup areas plus the underside of the metal bottom base plate is scratched. That's it for cosmetic flaws. It is very, very clean overall and the Bakelite case and ID plate are nice. The small "LIONEL" logo plate and the location of the ID plate on the back help to identify this unit as an early 1950s transformer. Close-up of the identification plate. The rollers for each circuit are like new and the line cord was replaced. It is a very clean unit internally and everything works properly! Includes a photocopy of the original instruction sheet. The "football-like" shape of the ZW is a familiar sight to all model train fans; it has become an icon of the postwar Lionel era. One train club even uses it as their symbol! If you have an extensive layout or plans for one, the ZW is the only way to go. |
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