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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.
* * * Click on "Yes" in the Photo column to see a picture.
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 52
Fire Car
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Click here to go to our RR Work Cars Page to read about a nice, boxed Fire Car from 1958-61!
53
Rio Grande
Snowplow ===>
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Click here to go to our RR Work Cars Page to read about a very clean, boxed Rio Grande Snow Plow from the late 50s.
54
Ballast Tamper
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Click here to go to our RR Work Cars Page to read about a very clean, low-mileage, boxed Ballast Tamper
55
PRR
Tie Jector ===>
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Click here to go to our RR Work Cars Page to read about a sharp, boxed PRR Tie Jector from 1957-61!
60
Trolley
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Click here to go to our Passenger Cars Page to read about a sharp, boxed Trolley from 1956.
68
Executive
Inspection Car ===>
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Click here to go to our RR Work Cars Page to read about a nice, boxed Executive Inspection Car from 1958-61!
221
Santa Fe Alco
Power A unit E+
Yes
$995
SOLDSanta Fe Alco power A unit: olive drab with white lettering. Version with 3-position E-unit.
Photo the other side.
Very, very tiny chip in rear, some light surface scratches on the sides and the common surface rust on the frame. That's it for flaws! Those imperfections are minor and do not detract from the overall appearance. Nothing is cracked or broken and the unit is very clean with nice lettering!
Photo of the fronts.
The engine was tested and it runs fine.
An "aerial" view.
The 221 Santa Fe is one of only three motorized olive drab pieces made by Lionel in
the postwar era. We have not had this extremely scarce, uncatalogued item for sale in years! Note that
Lionel never made a box for this piece.
520 Boxcab Electric
Ex.
Yes
$150
A 2-4-0 red & white GE 80-ton electric motorized unit. Version from 1957 with tab coupler.
Photo of the other side.
Repro pantograph and the edges of the two decorative searchlights on one end have some "dents" (gouges) from a collision. That's about it for flaws -- it is a very, very clean unit with strong lettering and nice striping! There are no cracks, no melt marks and both holding tabs are intact! The frame is also very clean with no rust!
Another view.
The motor in this unit is as good as that used in medium-size diesels and steamers. Hence it runs like a jack rabbit and it can be used to pull a modest consist of freight cars. This low-mileage loco was serviced by us -- it runs fine and it is ready for your layout!
An "aerial" view.
One of the strangest-looking units sold by Lionel in the postwar era and no longer easy to find in collector-quality condition. Note that Lionel NEVER MADE A BOX for this unit.
2329
Virginian Rectifier
E+++/OB
Yes
$1,195
SOLDA gorgeous blue & yellow Virginian Rectifier from 1958 -- one of the most interesting-looking and colorful engines produced by Lionel in the postwar era.
Photo of the other side.
Has Magnetraction, an operating horn and a light on each end plus a single pantograph.
Another view of this unique locomotive.
Minimal flaws on this all original, very low mileage locomotive! It is very, very clean with vibrant paint, crisp lettering & nice graphics.
An "aerial" view.
Photo of the box.
Grade 9 original (corrugated) box (small tears; a few light stains; a couple of punctures). This box is SOLID plus it is a very difficult one to find.
Another view of the box.
The year of manufacture (1958) is coded right on the box.
Photo of the manufacturer's data & identification plus the date code.
We have not had many 2329s for sale and this one is the nicest Virginian rectifier we have ever had! It is a great running & sharp looking engine in a very, very nice box!
2332
RESTORED Pennsylvania
GG1 Electric Cab ===>
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Have a beat-up 2332 GG1 electric from 1947-49?
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, 2332 GG1 electric cab that was professionally repainted and re-striped!
Two different versions of the New York Central F3 B unit:
2344C New York Central
F3 B Unit E+/OB
Yes
$425
A very nice NYC "B" unit: earlier version from 1950-52 with screen (wire cloth) ventilators -- matches either NYC 2333 or 2344 AA units.
Photo of the other side.
Minor paint chips and a little paint loss on the frame at each end. That's about it for flaws! It is a very, very clean piece with vibrant paint, crisp lettering and striping on the cab plus it has the original porthole lenses.
Photo of the roof.
Photo of the box.
Grade 7+ original box (tape residue on one end flap and that end flap is wrinkled; tape inside; some dirt; creases; tears); has the insert!
Another view of the box.
Some flaws but because the insert is there, this box is solid -- plus B-unit boxes are tough to find!
Lonesome B units are hard to come by and we have not had the New York Central screen-ventilator version in quite some time. Adding a B unit to an AA tandem always makes the F3 diesels impressive looking! This 2344C is sharp, all original and one of the nicest early ones we have ever had -- plus it is in a very presentable box!
2344C New York Central
F3 B Unit E++
Un-run Yes
$350
A very, very nice NYC "B" unit from 1953-55 that was NEVER USED! Catalogued by Lionel as 2344C but with its louvered roof ventilators, it is the correct "B" unit to match the NYC 2354 AA units.
Photo of the other side.
Minimal flaws! It is very, very clean with nice vibrant paint, crisp lettering and gorgeous striping! Has the original porthole lenses.
Photo of the roof.
Lonesome B units are hard to come by -- especially unused ones! This 2344C is sharp, all original and one of the nicest ones we have ever had!. Adding a B unit to an AA tandem always makes the F3 diesels impressive looking!
2373
Canadian Pacific
F3 AA units Power A:
Ex./OB
Dummy A:
E+/OB Yes
$2,400
SOLDSharp pair of Canadian Pacific F3 Diesel AA units from 1957 only: the bodies are painted gray and chestnut-brown with yellow heat-stamped stripes and lettering. The trucks and frames are black.
Photo of the fronts.
Photo 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.
Small crack above the headlight plus the usual deterioration of the front decal and some box rub. That's about it for flaws! It is very nice overall: clean with crisp lettering, vibrant paint and near-perfect striping! The chassis is very, very clean with minimal flaws!
An "aerial" view of the Power unit.
The unit was serviced; it has no battery damage and it runs great!
Photo of the Power unit box.
Grade 7 original box for the Power unit (writing; a little soft & brittle; mildly distorted; minor stains).
Another view of the Power unit box.
The corrugated box was made by the Express Container Corp. -- it is complete and still presentable despite the flaws.
Photo of the manufacturer's information on the Power unit box.
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.
Usual deterioration of the front decal and that's about it for flaws! It is very nice overall: clean with crisp lettering, vibrant paint and near-perfect striping! The chassis is very, very clean with minimal flaws!
An "aerial" view of the Dummy unit.
Photo of the Dummy unit box.
Grade 8 original box for the Dummy unit (writing; some stains).
Another view of the Dummy unit box.
The corrugated box was made by the National Container Corporation -- it is SOLID!
Photo of the manufacturer's information on the Dummy unit box.
Note that these boxes are the correct, original boxes for these diesels. This minor quirk of Lionel (using two different box manufacturers) is well documented!
The sealing tape on each box provides us with a glimpse of the history of this pair of F3s: they were originally sold by "M & M Hardware Co." which was located at 531 Market Street in Steubenville, Ohio! I looked up M & M Hardware and they are still in business in Steubenville but at a different location.
With its dual motors and resulting pulling power, the 2373 is one of the most powerful engines made by Lionel in the postwar era. It has a very unusual and attractive paint scheme making it one of Lionel's most eye-catching locos of its time. This is the first time we have ever had a boxed set of separate-sale Canadian Pacific F3s and these one-owner and very, very low-mileage diesels would enhance any collection!
2378
Milwaukee Road
F3 AB Units Power A:
E+
Dummy B:
E++ Yes
$3,500
SOLDThe elusive gray and red Milwaukee Road F3 AB units from 1956 only: hardest and most-sought-after version with BOTH units having a thin yellow roofline stripe.
Photo of the left side 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.
Some paint loss on the frame edge and pilot; a few light scratches and scuffs on the roof of the cab plus the using chipping of the nose decal. The flaws are not significant and they do not take away from the overall appearance of this unit! The cab is very, very clean with nice striping & nice lettering! There is nothing cracked or broken. The frame is also very clean and there is no battery damage.
Photo of the front of the Power Unit.
The unit was serviced and it runs great!
An "aerial" view of the Power unit.
Photo of the left side of the "B" Unit.
Dummy: a small scuff mark on the roof and some paint chips along the frame edge. That's it for flaws!
Photo of the right side of the "B" Unit.
This "B" unit is sharp: very, very clean, nice striping and nice lettering!
An "aerial" view of the Dummy unit.
With its dual motors and resulting pulling power, the 2378 is one of the most powerful engines made by Lionel in the postwar era. The Milwaukee Road F3s are among the last engines a collector usually obtains as they are among the hardest engines to find. The MATCHED SET of yellow-striped 2378s is even harder to find. Research suggests that the yellow-stripe version may have been an early "experimental" model that was quickly discontinued by Lionel after discovering that the process was too time consuming and costly. We have never had them available for sale before!
3360
Burro Crane
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Click here to go to our RR Work Cars Page to read about a very nice, boxed Burro Crane from 1956-57.
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