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This page contains our current inventory of Postwar Lionel diesels, electrics and some small motorized units. RDC Budd Commuter Cars (both motorized & "dummy" units) and Trolleys are listed on our Passenger Cars web page and Ballast Tampers, Burro Cranes, Fire Cars, Gang Cars, Inspection Cars, Maintenance Cars, Tie-Jectors and Track Cleaner Cars are listed on our RR Work Cars web page.
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The Diesel Engine was patented in 1892 by a
German engineer -- Dr. Rudolph Diesel. However it took until the 1930's before steam locomotives
started to be replaced by the more powerful diesels. This occurred because diesels could
perform at higher speeds for greater distances without stopping for water along the way
as required by steamers.
Lionel sold many different types of Diesel
Engines in the Postwar era including the very colorful F3s, the powerful FMs (Fairbanks-Morse), the
speedy Alcos (American Locomotive Company), the venerable NW2 Yard Switchers, and the sleek
GP Road Switchers ("Geeps"). Some diesels offered headlights, some had horns, some had bells, and
some had dual motors.
Modernize your railroad with a colorful and powerful
Diesel Engine.
The first working electric rail locomotive was displayed
and demonstrated at the Berlin Exhibition of 1879 by another German engineer - Werner von Siemens. American
railroads perfected this technology to overcome the harsh problems caused by long tunnels built under
cities and through mountains. The exhaust from a steamer threatened the lives of both railroaders and
passengers. The powerful, fast and efficient electric locomotives solved this dilemma and also proved
to be perfect for mining operations.
Lionel sold a limited number of Electric
Locomotives in the Postwar era including the famous Pennsylvania GG1s, the peppy EP5s, and the
attractive 2329 Virginia Rectifier.
Electric Locomotives will bring your railroad up to date.
As with others in the business of transportation,
the railroad industry had to have a system to ensure that goods were sent to the right place AND
they had to have a system to keep track of its own equipment. The railroad yard became instrumental in
accomplishing both goals. Small gas turbine switchers and small Vulcan switchers became work
horses as they jockeyed rolling stock from track to track to keep the railroads moving.
Lionel provided various Motorized Units during the
Postwar era. These specialty items included Gas Turbines and Vulcan Switchers suitable for yard
work and the odd-looking 520 Boxcab Electric which was modeled after a mining locomotive
from Chile.
Motorized units
will help keep your railroad interesting and moving.
* * * Click on "Grade" in the 3rd column heading for an explanation of grading.
Postwar Lionel Diesels, Electrics & Other Motorized Units Catalog # Item Grade Photo Price Details 44 Missile Launcher
E++
Un-run
OB Yes
$525
A "U. S. ARMY" Mobile Missile Launcher from 1959-62 that was NEVER USED!
Photo of the other side with the Army Technician at his post.
Has Magnetraction and a red warning light on the roof.
Photo of the front of this menacing-looking unit.
Original control panel insert and original man.
Photo of the back.
Usual box rub/paint chipping on the high spots and that's it for flaws: this unit is sharp -- very clean with all ten steps intact!
An "aerial" view.
Has the original envelope #44-46 (which is still SEALED) containing the four original missiles, original instruction sheet, lubricant, connecting wires and all of the hardware.
Photo of the SEALED ENVELOPE.
BONUS: four free repro missiles so that you can display this unit in "ready" mode and not have to open the envelope.
Photo showing the unit in "ready" mode with all four missile pins cocked and set to fire.
Photo of the box.
Grade 9+ original box (panel partially separated).
Another view of the box.
This corrugated, perforated panel-style box is gorgeous -- very clean, square, rather brick-like and there is no un-original tape anywhere!
Photo of the perforated panel.
We have never had a BRAND NEW 44 with a SEALED ENVELOPE before! This unit was bench tested by us and everything works perfectly. It is one of the more desirable "Space & Military" items made by Lionel and it is very difficult to find this nice -- and with a nice original box besides!
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Trolley
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Click here to go to our Passenger Cars Page to read about a sharp, boxed, blue-lettered Trolley from 1956.
212
United States
Marine Corps E++/OB
Yes
$325
A dark-blue, painted "USMC" Alco diesel (on a maroon body mold) from 1958-59: has white heat-stamped lettering and a narrow white detailing stripe on each side.
Photo of the other side.
Minimal flaws! It is very clean with nice striping and crisp lettering.
Another view.
Has Magnetraction and an operating headlight.
An "aerial" view.
Photo of the box.
Grade 9 original box (creases; a few stains; tears; "period" writing).
Another view of the box.
The box is solid: complete, fairly clean, square & sturdy -- and there is no un-original tape anywhere!
Close-up of the manufacturer's data.
This low-mileage unit lights and runs great! It is one of the nicest 212 USMC Alcos we have ever seen and in the strongest 212 box we have ever had!
2322
Virginian FM Trainmaster
E++
Un-run
OB Yes
$1,150
A gorgeous Virginian Fairbanks-Morse from 1965-66 that was NEVER USED!
Photo of the other side.
Version with an unpainted blue mold with painted yellow stripes on the sides.
Photo of the front.
Has dual motors, Magnetraction, operating horn and a light on each end.
An "aerial" view.
Cab: common screwhole crack on one end (no loss of plastic) and that's about it for flaws! Overall, it is very, very clean with vibrant paint, crisp lettering & intact decals -- plus it has the original metal catwalks and hand rails. The frame is rust free and the interior is all original and very, very clean!
Has the correct original instruction sheet #2322-10 (dated 6/65) & the original Warranty Card.
Photo of the instruction sheet and warranty card.
Photo of the box.
Grade 8+ original box (small stains; small punctures; original tape is torn).
Another view of the box.
The box was made by the United Container Co. and the box helps to date this loco as a 1965 item.
Photo of the manufacturer's information and year.
Has the insert and it is a solid box: clean, complete, square & sturdy -- and there is no un-original tape anywhere!
Photo of the box insert.
Has the original (generic) wrapping paper that Lionel provided to help protect the piece.
Photo of the original wrapping paper.
With its twin motors and resulting pulling strength, the eye-catching 2322 is one of the most powerful locomotives made by Lionel in the postwar era. This super high-quality Virginian is spectacular -- it has to be one of the nicest ones on the planet!
*** Operator-quality Santa Fe F3 units:
2343P/T Santa Fe
F3 AA Units VG/VG-
Yes
$260
A set of Santa Fe F3 diesels from 1950-51. The colorful AA units are dressed in the silver and red warbonnet paint scheme with red, yellow and black rubber-stamped detailing stripes!
Photo of the fronts.
The units have wire-cloth (screen) ventilators, open portholes with original lenses (some glue residue), door ladders on the sides, grab irons on the fronts and black heat-stamped lettering.
Photo of the GM decals.
There are some variations in the two shells indicating that they may have come from two different pairs: the color of the red paint is slightly different, the size of the lettering is slightly different, the color of the front decals is slightly different and the "GM" decals are slightly different.
Photo of the roofs.
Photo of the left side of the Power Unit.
Power unit: Magnetraction, twin motors, functional horn, operating headlight and original numberboards.
Photo of the right side of the Power Unit.
Some scratches and the silver is somewhat dull and worn in spots from box rub on the high spots and some black showing. The front of the unit has gorgeous red paint, lettering and striping with minimal flaws. The chassis is gorgeous -- very, very clean inside with no battery damage.
Photo of the right side of the Dummy Unit.
Dummy unit: operating headlight and original numberboards.
Photo of the left side of the Dummy Unit.
The chassis is very, very nice -- virtually the same condition as the power unit. The shell however, has lots of flaws: the front is cracked by the screw (no loss of plastic but part of the nose decal is missing), some scratches, paint chips and box rub plus the silver is worn in spots with some black showing.
These units are NOT collector-quality shelf queens; they are well-used but great running diesels. The units were serviced and everything functions properly including the couplers and the horn!
If you like to play with your trains, here is a set of strong-pulling F3s with twin motors that will provide enjoyment! If you had 2343 Santa Fe F3s as a kid that you played with and then had them sold by your parents, here's a chance to reacquire them -- at an affordable price!
With its dual motors and resulting pulling power, the 2343 is one of the most powerful engines made by Lionel in the postwar era. Its attractive paint scheme made it hard for both adults and children to resist when they were introduced!
2343C Santa Fe
F3 B Unit VG-
Yes
$160
A Santa Fe "B" unit from 1950-52: has wire-cloth (screen) ventilators -- matches either Santa Fe 2333 or 2343 AA units; has repro porthole lenses.
Photo of the other side.
Various places where the black body is showing due to box rub plus some scratches; in addition, red & yellow striping is a little worn plus the silver paint is not bright but it is uniform.
An "aerial" view.
Even with the flaws, this unit is presentable as none of the blemishes are severe and the Indian head logos are 95% intact.
Lonesome "B" units are hard to come by and we have not had a separate-sale F3 B unit for the earlier Santa Fe units in years. Adding a B unit to an AA tandem always makes the F3 diesels impressive looking! A perfect "B" unit for an operator or for someone who has AA units in similar condition -- like the ones listed above.
2344P New York Central
F3 Power A Unit
(no Dummy A) VG
Yes
$225
A lonesome NYC EMD F3 Power A diesel from 1952: this unit comes dressed in the traditional NYC paint scheme (dark gray with light gray "lightning-bolts" and white heat-stamped lettering). The shell has a wire-cloth ventilator, grab rails on the front, open portholes (with original lenses), original numberboards and original decals.
Photo of the other side.
Has Magnetraction, twin motors, functional horn and an operating headlight.
Photo of the front.
Cab: paint chips below the windshield and on the roof, decals cracking, minor touch-up. The lettering and striping are very, very nice and overall the paint is clean and vibrant.
An "aerial" view.
Chassis: frame and pilot were touched up, paint chips along the frame edge. The chassis is very clean overall and there is no battery damage.
The engine lights & runs great -- even the horn works!
With its dual motors and resulting pulling power, the 2344 is one of the most powerful engines made by Lionel in the postwar era. Its prototypical design and paint scheme made it popular for both operators and collectors for over 50 years!
2350 New Haven
EP5 Electric VG
Yes
$175
A New Haven electric from 1956-58 with original nose decals and original pantographs! Version with white "N" over orange "H" on the sides.
Photo of the other side.
Magnetraction, functional horn and a light on each end.
Photo of the cracked end.
Cab: one end is cracked plus there is some chipping and peeling on the decals but they are original and more than 90% intact! (Original decals look so much better than the repros!) The white "N" on each side is faded but overall, the cab is fairly clean with strong lettering.
An "aerial" view.
Chassis: the truck sides are loose (does not interfere with operation) and there is a very, very tiny amount of battery damage but overall the frame and internal components are clean and everything works -- including the horn!
With its colorful (and prototypical) orange, black and white decorating scheme, the New Haven is a good-looking and very photogenic loco. This low-mileage is a smooth and great runner! Even with the flaws, this loco makes a nice appearance and if you operate your trains, this engine is ideal for a layout.
2360
RESTORED Pennsylvania
GG1 Electric Cab ===>
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Have a beat-up 2360 GG1 electric from 1956?
Ever wish that it looked nicer but didn't want the hassle of waiting for someone to restore it?
Click here to go to our Parts Page to read about a
nice, 2360 GG1 electric cab that was professionally repainted and re-striped!
2367
Wabash
F3 AB Units Power A:
E+/OB
Dummy B:
E+/OB Yes
$1,250
SOLD The sharp-looking blue and white Wabash F3 AB units from 1955 only.
Photo of the Power unit.
Power unit: Magnetraction, twin vertical motors, functional horn, operating headlight and original numberboards.
Photo of the right side of the Power unit.
Cab: some box rub and some small paint chips on the roof edge and a scuff along the side ventilators. The unit is very clean with nice striping, nice decals and nice lettering. Chassis: some moisture spots on the belly of the frame and there are some paint chips on the pilot frame edge. Overall, the chassis is very clean and there is no battery damage.
Photo of the front of the Power unit.
The engine lights, runs great and has a working horn!
Photo of the roof of the Power unit.
Photo of the B unit.
Dummy unit cab: some discoloration in the grooves on the corners; a few small paint chips; a couple of very light scuffs but sharp overall with nice striping & nice lettering! The metal corner steps have some rust but the frame is gorgeous!
Photo of the right side of the B unit.
Very, very clean with nice vibrant paint!
Photo of the B unit's roof.
Photo of the Power unit box.
Grade 6 Power unit original box: (missing half of one numbered flap on one end and there is masking tape in the middle of that end; stains; creases; tears; writing; soft & brittle).
Another view of the Power unit box.
The box has lots of flaws but it is square with very readable numbers and it will protect the unit in shipping and in storage.
Photo of the manufacturer's data & identification.
Photo of the Dummy unit box.
Grade 6+ Dummy unit original box: (tape; tears; discoloration; some stains; no insert). The box has some flaws but it is square plus it has both end flaps & all four inner flaps and it will protect the unit in shipping and in storage.
Another view of the Dummy unit box.
With its dual motors and resulting pulling power, the 2367 is one of the most powerful engines made by Lionel in the postwar era. Its attractive paint scheme makes it a nice shelf piece as well. Only the second boxed pair of Wabash 2367 units that we have ever had for sale and these units are nice.
3927 Operating
Track Cleaner Car ===>
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Click here to go to our Work Cars Page to read about a very clean, boxed operating Track Cleaning Car from 1957-60.
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