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 | Description & More Information |
| 93 | Water Tower | ===> | ===> | ===> | If you are looking for a #93 (all-metal) Water Tower, we have a nice, boxed prewar one for sale.
Click here to go to our Prewar Page to read about a good-looking Water Tower from 1936. |
| 125 | Whistle Shack | E+/OB | Yes | $ 95 | Also called the "Whistle Station" -- this one is the version from late 1953 to 1955 with the LIGHT GRAY base. The shack is white with a red door, red windows, red toolbox lid and a maroon roof.
Photo of the shack. Another great example of Lionel's ingenuity: this accessory shares its house, roof and toolbox cover with the #145 Automatic Gateman; in addition, the whistle mechanism is identical to the ones in tenders with the horizontal version of the whistle such as the streamlined 2046W tenders. Another view of the shack. A few scuffs above the toolbox lid and that's about it for flaws! It is completely intact, very clean and all original! Photo of the envelope, instruction sheet, controller and connecting wires. Comes with the original packing envelope #125-11, correct original instruction sheet #125-12 (dated 4/53), the correct, original #96C controller and three unused (still coiled) green connecting wires. Photo of the box. Grade 7 original box (tears; creases; stains; writing; no insert. Another view of the box. A few flaws but this St. Joe Paper Co. corrugated box is fairly clean, square and sturdy! We have not had this version of the whistle shack for sale in over eight years! It is a great whistle source for operators who have a transformer with worn-out whistle controls or for someone without a whistling tender. This one was serviced and it works perfectly! It is a nice piece in a presentable box! |
| 138 | Water Tower | E++/OB | Yes | $125 | The operating Water Tower from 1957: has an orange roof, light-brown trestle, chocolate-brown single-walled tank and a gray base. It measures 6 inches wide and 10 1/8 inches tall.
Another view of the water tower. Some minor rust on the interior metal parts (can only be seen by removing the roof) and that's about it for flaws. It is very, very clean -- and completely intact! Photo of the controller, instruction sheet and Service Station Booklet. Has the correct original #90 controller, the correct original #138-29 instruction sheet, dated 3/56 (creases & minor stains) and the original 1956-1957 Lionel Service Station Listings Booklet (which Lionel included with many of their larger accessories). Photo of the box. Grade 8 original box (tears; creases; writing; missing the small insert). Another view of the box. This St. Joe Paper Company corrugated box has the year (indicated by "7") preprinted on the bottom. Close-up of the manufacturer's data, identification and year. A label on the box provides a little history of this particular accessory -- it was originally sold by the famous Madison Hardware of New York City! Photo of the elaborate box insert. Has the larger insert and this box is SOLID: clean, square and sturdy plus there is no un-original tape anywhere! A sharp accessory in a strong box! It is a fantastic layout piece and the spout action works nicely. If you have a steam engine, this accessory is a great addition to your display. |
| 145 | Operating Gateman | E+/OB | Yes | $ 55 | Ever-popular and vigilant Gateman with swinging lantern from 1951:
Photo of the handsome Gateman performing his duties. The accessory measures 5 3/4 inches long, 7 inches wide and 6 3/4 inches high. Photo of the shack showing the crossbuck in the alternate position. Has an illuminated shack, maroon roof and red toolbox lid. Photo of the other side of the shack. Has the original crossbuck and the original "LIONELVILLE" sign above the door. The figure is the correct version with painted hands and face. Photo of the toolbox and back of the shack. A few paint chips and moisture spots on the base plus the common oxidation and rust spots on the base underside and that's about it for flaws! It is all intact and very, very clean with nice vibrant paint -- plus all four base tabs are still present! The unit lights and works perfectly! Photo of the base underside. Has the correct original instruction sheet #145-40 dated 10/51 (minor flaws) and the correct original 145C contactor. Photo of the instruction sheet & 145C contactor. Photo of the box. Grade 8+ original box (tears; creases; minor stains; no insert). This box is solid: clean, square and sturdy! Another view of the box. This St. Joe Paper Company corrugated box has the year "1951" preprinted on it. The 145 Gateman is a common item -- but not in this condition! If you like adding interest to your layout, consider this Gateman. It is nice -- and in a very strong box! |
| 154-23 | Packing Envelope for the 154 Highway Crossing Signal |
====== Sealed! ====== |
Yes | $ 40 | Here's something we have never offered for sale before: an UNOPENED #154-23 packing envelope for the 154 Highway Crossing Signal: the envelope contains a #154C Contactor, three (3) #81-32 connecting wires and a #154 Instruction Sheet!
Photo of the back of the envelope. Has some creases (because of the way Lionel packed their accessories) and that's it for flaws. The envelope is very, very clean and the staple is not rusted! If you have a gorgeous 154 Highway Crossing Signal, here is a chance to enhance its collectability! |
| 156 | Station Platform | E+ | Yes | $125 | Illuminated Station Platform from 1946-1949 with these ORIGINAL signs: (REMINGTON TYPEWRITERS -- BABY RUTH -- SUNOCO -- RIVAL). Original red roof and green base.
Photo of the other side. Minor paint chips on the roof plus the base has some paint loss around one of the mounting holes and that's about it for flaws on the structure; has reproduction fencing. This station is very clean with nice vibrant paint -- and it does light! Close-up showing one side of all four signs. Minor flaws on the signs! They are all are very clean with nice graphics. Two views of the roof. 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. |
| 193 | Blinking Water Tower |
E+/OB | Yes | $195 | A flashing water tower from 1955: gray plastic base with a green shed, red-painted metal tower with a black cardboard center pipe plus a silver catwalk and silver tank with a black metal ladder. The base measures 6 inches wide by 6 inches deep. The overall height of the unit is 15 7/8 inches and the flashing light is achieved by means of a bimetallic switch located inside the tank.
Two views of the Water Tower. Small amount of paint loss on the tower on one side plus some minor box rub on the tank and that's about it for flaws! Close-up of the tank and catwalk. The unit is completely intact and very, very clean with nice silver and vibrant red paint on the tower! Close-up of the base. Photo of the box. Grade 7 original box (creases; stains; one end is discolored; "period" writing). Photo of the nicer end of the box. The box was made by the St. Joe Paper Co. and the part number is 193-26. It is the later version which opens from the side. Photo of the bottom of the box showing the box manufacturer's data. Has the insert and this box is fairly clean, complete, square and sturdy -- and there is no un-original tape anywhere! Photo of the box insert, instruction sheet, wires & wrapping paper. Includes the original instruction sheet #193-24, dated 6-53 (creases & discolored) dated 6-53, both unused (still-coiled) connecting wires and the small piece of original Lionel wrapping paper used to protect the tank top from box rub! Fantastic layout piece: it is prototypical and it works perfectly! |
| 195 | Floodlight Tower | E+/OB | Yes | $ 85 | A Railroad Yard Light from early 1959: the tower measures 12 3/4 inches high, has an 8-light bank and is great for nighttime operations!
Photo of the base of the Tower. Some burrs around the mounting holes on the base providing evidence that this fixture was once used on a layout and that's about it for flaws! It is a very clean piece with no cracks -- and of course it does work! Version with plain tower top. File photo showing the plain top version and the later version from the '60s. Photo of the box. Grade 9 original box (stains; "aged" look). Another view of the box. This box is SOLID: fairly clean, complete, square & sturdy plus there is no tape anywhere! Photo of the instruction sheet. Has the original instruction sheet #195-25 (dated 9/59). Nice, useful piece for a layout and it is in the nicest 195 box we have ever had! |
| 310 | Billboard Set | See Notes OB |
Yes | $ 50 | A complete set of 10 card-stock billboards with 5 plastic frames. This assortment of original billboards from 1952 has five automobile & travel-related ads plus five food & home-related ads: (PLYMOUTH -- WRIGLEY'S -- SUNSWEET -- HEINZ -- FRIGIDAIRE -- BABY RUTH -- DuPONT -- SUNOCO -- SILVER SPRINGS -- GENERAL TIRE).
Photo of the five frames with automobile & travel-related billboards. All five frames are clean and completely intact; they are close to like new. The billboards were separated and have various minor tears, stains and ragged edges plus half of them have some green paint on the back providing evidence that they once adorned a layout; overall the billboards are in very good (or better) condition. Photo of the five food & home-related billboards. Photo of the box. CORRECT original 1952 "OPS Middle Classic" box (grade 7+ -- tears; creases; some dirt & stains). A few flaws but the box is complete, square & sturdy -- plus there is no tape anywhere! It also has the preprinted OPS information identifying this accessory as a 1952 item. Another view of the box. The frames and billboards are fairly common -- the 1952 OPS box is scarce! Note: The 310 set always included five plastic green frames; however through the years, Lionel provided either ten (five extra), eight (three extra), six (one extra) or five billboards in the set -- and in the later years only three billboards (or two less than the number of frames)! |
| 445 | Switch Tower | E++/OB | Yes | $ 85 SOLD |
A gorgeous, illuminated, operating Switch Tower from 1952-53: white building, green roof, maroon base. The tower measures 6 1/4 inches long, 5 1/2 inches wide and 7 inches high. Includes the correct original 145c contactor.
Photo of the tower. A very clever accessory: when the unit is energized, the man on the balcony retreats inside the building while the man holding the lantern on the side porch descends the stairs to meet the train! Photo of the other two sides. Minimal flaws! It is all original, completely intact and very, very clean -- plus it lights and works perfectly! Photo of the box. Grade 7 original box (tears; creases; writing, puncture; scrapes; price sticker remnants; no inserts). A few flaws but the box is fairly clean, square & sturdy and there is no un-original tape anywhere! Another view of the box. A great layout item that provides some action -- and it comes in a very presentable box! |
| 494 | Operating Beacon Tower |
E-/OB | Yes | $ 55 | A handy operating accessory from 1955: this one has the stamped-steel base, tower and platform (all painted red). The tower base measures 5 inches wide by 5 inches long and the overall height of the unit is 11 3/4 inches.
Close-up of the beacon and platform. Some paint chips and box rub on the tower! It is a very clean with nice vibrant paint! The beacon housing has the usual tarnishing but it is all original! Close-up of the base and nameplate. Includes the correct original instruction sheet #494-38, dated 2/55 (tears, creases and a little discolored). Photo of the instruction sheet. Photo of the box. Grade 6 original box (tears; creases; punctures; stains; "aged" look). Another view of the box. Has the insert and this box is decent as it is complete, square and sturdy -- and there is no tape anywhere! Photo of the box insert. The 494 beacon Tower was available from 1954 to 1966 but the color, instruction sheet and "Middle Classic" box all help to date this item as a 1955 accessory. 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 will add interest to any layout as it lights & works perfectly! |
Postwar Lionel Transformers Catalog # Item Grade Photo Price Description & More Information ZW Transformer
E++
Yes
$225
The KING of transformers -- the 275-watt ZW is the largest one made by Lionel in the postwar era!
Photo of the new line cord and the back of the transformer.
The ZW's features include: four independent variable voltage circuits, circuit breaker, "power on" light, "short circuit" warning light plus whistle controls & directional controls for two of the circuits!
Another view.
Minimal cosmetic flaws! Rollers for each circuit are new plus the line cord was replaced. It is a very, very clean unit inside and out and everything works properly!
Photo of the instruction sheet.
Has the original instruction sheet #ZW-134, dated 1/53.
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.
Note: Actual shipping cost will apply. If there are additional items on the same order, they will be shipped separately and our standard shipping charge will be added.
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