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2245 Texas Special F3 Diesel AB units (1954 - 55)

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About This Diesel Engine

The 2245 Texas Special F3 Diesel was introduced by Lionel in 1954 and was sold for two years (through 1955). This F3 consisted of two separate pieces: a "Power A" unit and a "Dummy B" unit. It was produced in only one color scheme -- glossy red and white with red lettering on white and white lettering on red. The power unit was also decorated with 2-piece ornamental horns, numberboards, headlight lens, cab door ladders, combination M-K-T and Frisco decals, plus a white star on the front. Both units also featured a louvered roof, porthole lenses, and a silver frame. (Other variations included an A unit with a single, vertically-mounted motor and the truck sides in black plus a B unit with closed-in portholes.) The 2245 Texas Special is arguably one of the most attractive engines made by Lionel in the postwar era. It is not easy to find in collector-quality condition.

Photos of the 2245 Texas Special F3 AB Diesel units
Photo of a 2245 Texas Special Power A unit
ABOVE: The 2245P (Power A unit). BELOW: The 2245C (Dummy B unit).
Photo of a 2245 Texas Special Dummy B unit

Additional Details

This Diesel came with Magnetraction and a single horizontally-mounted motor (which was changed in 1955 to a single vertically-mounted motor). It also featured a light, a battery-operated horn, and an operating coupler on the front of the power unit.

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