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This page contains our current inventory of Postwar Lionel diesels and electrics plus military motive power. 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 & Military Motorized Units Catalog # Item Grade Photo Price Description & More Information 59
Minuteman
Yard Switcher E+/OB
Yes
$1,100
SOLD A very nice 2-4-2 U. S. AIR FORCE gas turbine "Husky" Switcher from 1962-63:
Photo of the other side.
Has an unpainted white body with blue heat-stamped lettering, red heat-stamped numbering, a blue & red "star and stripe" logo on the sides plus dual operating tab couplers.
A view of the front.
Some discoloration around the frame screws and a slight hint of the white starting to yellow elsewhere; that's it for flaws!
Photo of the back.
The cab is very, very clean with perfect decals, crisp lettering -- plus all of the window struts are intact and there are no cracks anywhere!
An "aerial" view.
The chassis is also very, very clean plus this "baby" diesel was serviced and it runs great!
Another "aerial" view.
Has "an" instruction sheet (#59-7), dated 6/62. However, it may be a reproduction as the paper has an odd texture to it and we don't have a guaranteed original one to compare it to.
Photo of the instruction sheet.
Photo of the box.
Grade 7 original box (tears; creases; scuffs; a few small stains; tape).
Another view of the box.
This VERY RARE box is solid: fairly clean, complete, square and sturdy!
Photo of front of the box.
Has the original insert (liner)!
Photo of the box insert.
The 59 Minuteman switcher would look realistic hauling any of the missile carrying or
missile firing cars especially the 3665 Missile Firing Boxcar which has similar decorations. In 1961, the Air Force
was making news with the Minuteman missile and the success achieved in the testing of the ICBM created headlines
which the Air Force used in their recruiting efforts. With Lionel's desire to keep up with the trends of that era,
they introduced the 59 Minuteman the following year and their 1962 catalogue included an advertisement for the "new
Minuteman 'Husky' Switcher complete with Strategic Air Command markings!"
Not quite as rare as the 57 AEC switcher but so tough to find in any condition! We have not had one for sale in over six years and this is
the first one that we have ever had with its box!
Two different versions of the 221 Alco A Diesel:
221
Santa Fe
Alco See Notes
Yes
$650
Santa Fe Alco Diesel from 1964 only: has an olive drab body with white heat-stamped lettering and a sheet-metal frame plus a traction tire. This forward-only, "Plain Jane" engine has no light or reversing unit and reflects Lionel's cost-cutting measures of the 60's.
Photo of the other side.
Has a crack in the nose that was repaired professionally plus some light scratches on the roof & sides and the common surface rust on the frame.
Close-up of the nose.
Because the crack was repaired so well (with no glue showing on the exterior), it appears to be a scratch and does not detract from the overall excellent appearance of this unit. The engine is very clean with nice lettering!
An "aerial" view.
The 221 Santa Fe is one of only three motorized olive drab pieces made by Lionel in
the postwar era and is linked to only four promotional outfits . We have not had this extremely scarce, uncatalogued item for sale in over ten years!
Note that Lionel never made a box for this piece.
The 221 Santa Fe Alco gets lots of press and was referenced in a recent "Classic Toy Trains" article titled "5 postwar Lionel Collectibles on the rise."
Click here to read that article.
221
===========
United States
Marine Corps
Alco
=========== E/E+
Yes
$850
SOLD Uncatalogued U.S.M.C. Alco Diesel from 1964 only: has an olive drab body with white heat-stamped lettering and a sheet-metal frame plus a 2-position reversing unit and traction tire.
Photo of the other side.
A few nicks on the sides plus the roof has some surface scratches and a couple of scuffs but that it is for flaws on the cab! It is very, very clean with beautiful lettering and nice striping!
Photo of the front.
The frame has some rust but the chassis is clean overall. Serviced and the engine runs great!
An "aerial" view.
The 221 United States Marine Corps Alco is one of only three motorized olive drab pieces made by Lionel in the postwar
era. It was the motive power for outfit #19334 -- a promotional set sold by J.C. Penney in 1964. That outfit has become one of the most desirable
military sets made in the postwar era as two of the pieces are RARE (this one and the 3309-50 Turbo Missile Firing Car) and the other three are
rather scarce (the 6142-175 unmarked short gondola, 6176-100 unmarked short hopper and the 6119-125 Rescue Caboose). Only the second 221
U.S.M.C. Alco we have ever had for sale and the first one was over seven years ago! Note that Lionel never made a component box for this piece.
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222
Rio Grande
Alco Diesel E-
Yes
$135
SOLD A Rio Grande Alco Diesel from 1962-63: has an painted-yellow body with black striping & black heat-stamped lettering. This forward-only, somewhat "Plain Jane" engine has no reversing unit but does have a functional headlight and traction tire.
Photo of the right side of the engine.
Minor paint discoloration in spots plus some box rub and paint chips and the striping is a little worn on the left side. However, none of the flaws are major and this engine still looks nice! The cab is completely intact and this unit is clean overall with crisp lettering!
Photo of the front.
The diesel was serviced and it lights and runs great!
Two "aerial" views.
The 222 Rio Grande was only included in three uncatalogued sets in 1962 and was used as a substitute in four more sets in 1963. This is the first 222 Rio Grande Alco that we have ever had for sale! It is a colorful, photogenic engine! Note that Lionel never made a component box for this piece.
230 Chesapeake
& Ohio
Alco Diesel E+/OB
Yes
$260
SOLD A good-looking C & O diesel from 1961 only:
Photo of the other side.
Has a dark-blue painted body with yellow heat-stamped lettering and a yellow roofline stripe plus Magnetraction, headlight & a 2-position E-unit.
Photo of the left side of the front.
A few scratches on the left corner of the front (underneath the simulated number boards and on the pilot) plus the striping is a little worn (very little) in the middle of both sides (common issue due to handling). The loco is sharp overall: very, very clean with crisp lettering, sharp striping and nice, vibrant paint.
An "aerial" view.
Has what appears to be a photocopy of the original instruction sheet (#230-6, dated 8/61).
Photo of the instruction sheet.
Photo of the box.
Grade 8+ original box (creases; minor stains).
Another view of the box.
This Mead Containers box is SOLID: clean, complete, square and sturdy -- and there is no un-original tape anywhere!
Photo of the manufacturer's data.
The 230 is fairly common but the box is really a RARE item since the 230 was usually sold unboxed as a set component! This one is only the second boxed 230 we have ever had! This attractive engine is a high-quality piece and it is in a very-strong box! This unit was serviced and it lights and runs great!
520 Boxcab Electric
E++
Yes
$160
A 2-4-0 unpainted red GE 80-ton electric motorized unit. Has white heat-stamped lettering plus a chemically blackened sheet-metal frame. Version from 1957 with one fixed coupler and one operating tab coupler.
Photo of the other side.
The striping on the bottom of each side has some worn spots and that's it for flaws! The unit is very, very clean with gorgeous lettering! There are no cracks and both holding tabs are intact! Has a repro pantograph.
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 pull a modest consist of freight cars. This one 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.
600
M-K-T
NW2 Switcher Ex.
Yes
$110
The Missouri-Kansas-Texas diesel yard switcher from 1955 only: unpainted red cab with white heat-stamped numbering and medallions. Version with black-painted frame and chemically-blackened platform railings and steps.
Photo of the other side.
Has single-axle Magnetraction and operating couplers.
Photo of the front.
Common hairline screw crack in front (no loss of plastic and it can only be seen if the front is scrutinized with good lighting), some light scratches on the roof of the cab and some surface rust spots on the frame. None of the flaws are severe and this unit is very clean with sharp graphics!
An "aerial" view.
This good-looking, low-mileage loco was serviced and it runs great!
Another "aerial" view.
The 600 M-K-T does not show up in the marketplace very often in nice condition and we have not had one for sale in over four years!
601
Seaboard
NW2 Switcher E++/OB
Yes
$360
A gorgeous red and black "SEABOARD RAILROAD" diesel yard switcher from 1956 only:
Photo of the other side.
Has double-axle Magnetraction, a functional horn and operating couplers.
Photo of the front.
A couple of scratches on the cab roof and that's about it for flaws! It is a sharp unit: very, very clean with nice vibrant paint, crisp lettering and beautiful graphics -- and the front is completely intact with no cracks!
An "aerial" view.
There is no battery damage and the rust-free chassis is clean inside and out!
Photo of the instruction sheet.
Has the correct original instruction sheet #601-19, dated 4/56 (creases, discolored).
Photo of the box.
Grade 7+ original box (tears; creases; small piece of tape inside; tape residue; "aged" look).
Another view of the box.
Has a pair of home-made coupler inserts and this box is solid: clean, square & sturdy! It is also a very, very hard box to find this nice!
Photo of the inserts.
This good-looking, very-low-mileage unit was serviced and it is a great runner -- plus the horn works! It is the nicest 601 Seaboard we have ever had and it's in the nicest 601 box we have ever had!
611 Jersey Central
NW2 Switcher E++
Yes
$325
The very attractive and very popular "JERSEY CENTRAL" diesel yard switcher from 1957-58: cab has a two-tone paint scheme: unpainted royal blue and orange-painted body with the Statue of Liberty logo heat stamped on each side plus white heat-stamped lettering on nameplates.
Photo of the other side
Has Magnetraction, an operating headlight and fixed couplers.
Photo of the front.
Some box rub on the smoke stacks and that's about it for flaws! It is a sharp unit: very, very clean with nice vibrant paint, crisp lettering and beautiful graphics -- and the front is completely intact with no cracks!
Two "aerial" views.
Has a nice reproduction box with two well-made inserts.
Photo of the box and inserts.
It is the nicest 611 JC Switcher we have ever had: this good-looking, low-mileage loco was serviced by us and it lights and runs great!
Click here to go to Our Archives Page to read more about 611 JC Switchers.
614
Alaska
NW2
Yard Switcher E++
Yes
$295
An "ALASKA RAILROAD" diesel yard switcher made from 1959-60: later version without the yellow outline on the builder's plate.
Photo of the other side.
Cab is dark blue with yellow lettering plus Eskimo figure graphics and the unique yellow dynamic brake unit. Has Magnetraction, operating headlight and correct, 2-position reversing unit.
Photo of the front.
The loco is very, very clean with crisp lettering and beautiful graphics plus the front is NOT cracked! Has a very clean and rust-free chassis.
An "aerial" view.
Serviced and this low-mileage unit lights and runs great! It is the nicest 614 Switcher we have ever had!
Click here to go to Our Archives Page to read more about 614 Alaska Switchers
616
Santa Fe
NW2 Switcher E++
Yes
$275
The black A.T.S.F. diesel yard switcher from late 1962: version with open E-unit slot & open bell slot. Has 2-axle Magnetraction, a front headlight, an operating horn plus a sheet-metal frame with fluted side skirts and dual fixed couplers.
Photo of the other side
It is a very unusual late production variation with the steps, platform railings and fuel tank sides integral with the basic frame stamping rather than the earlier production which had the steps and platform railings riveted in place.
Photo of the front.
Common hairline screw crack in front (no loss of plastic) and that's about it for flaws on the cab! The cab is very, very clean with sharp lettering and beautiful striping!
Two "aerial" views.
The frame has a couple of minor paint chips and that's it for flaws on the chassis! The frame is very, very clean and rust free -- plus there is no battery damage! The unit was serviced and it lights and runs great -- plus the horn works!
With its black body and white-painted safety stripes, it is unusual looking and at the same time -- one of the more attractive yard switchers produced by Lionel in the postwar era. This very-low-mileage engine is very peppy and everything works perfectly. It is not an easy loco to find in collector-quality condition.
623 Santa Fe
NW2
Yard Switcher E++/OB
Yes
$295
A sharp A.T.S.F. diesel switcher from 1954: has a black-painted body with unpainted black smokestacks and white heat-stamped lettering plus a black-painted die-cast frame with wire handrails. Version with three stanchions that attach wire handrail to the body on each side.
Photo of the other side.
Has Magnetraction, lights (front and rear) and dual operating coil couplers.
Another view of this good-looking loco.
Some minor box rub and that's it for flaws! The engine is very, very clean unit with nice vibrant paint, crisp lettering, and near-perfect sharp decals -- plus it lights and runs great!
Two "aerial" views.
Photo of the box.
Grade 7+ original box (tears; creases; tape inside; original factory tape residue outside; some stains; "aged" look).
Another view of the box.
Has the original insert (liner) and this box is solid: fairly clean, complete, square and sturdy!
Photo of the box insert.
Has the original instruction sheet #623-17 dated 3/54 (tears, creases, minor stains, discolored).
Photo of the instruction sheet.
This brawny-looking, prototypical locomotive was serviced and it is ready for your display shelf or layout; it is a tremendous runner as are all of these early NW2 switchers. Although not really a rare engine, we have had very few 623 yard switchers in collector-quality condition over the years as they are usually well-played with; this one is one of the nicest 623s we have ever had.
624 C & O
NW2
Switcher E++/OB
Yes
$425
A colorful Chesapeake & Ohio Yard Switcher from 1954: has a blue-painted body with unpainted yellow smokestacks and yellow heat-stamped numbering. It is the later version without "GM" decals and three stanchions on each side that attach the wire handrails to the body.
Photo of the other side.
Has dual-axle Magnetraction, running lights (front and back) plus a blue-painted die-cast frame with yellow striping and dual operating coil couplers.
Photo of the front and back.
A few paint chips and some box rub and that's it for flaws! This loco is very, very clean with nice vibrant paint, intact decals and beautiful striping. Has a nice clean chassis and this low-mileage loco lights and runs great!
Two "aerial" views.
Photo of the box.
Grade 7+ original box (tears; creases; factory tape residue; "aged" look).
Another view of the box.
Has the original insert (liner) and this box is solid: clean, complete, square and sturdy!
Photo of the box insert.
Has the correct original instruction sheet #623-17, dated 3/54 (creases & discolored).
Photo of the instruction sheet.
An all-original, attractive and prototypical locomotive with a brick-like box! This unit will look fine on display but it is also ready for your layout -- it was serviced and it is a tremendous runner as are all of these early, brawny NW2 switchers.
1065
Union Pacific
Alco Diesel E/E+
Yes
$145
SOLD A great-looking UP diesel: has a painted-yellow body with a red roofline stripe and red heat-stamped lettering.
Photo of the right side of the engine.
Has an operating headlight plus a cab ballast weight and that's about it for standard features on this non-deluxe, forward-only unit. However, it does have the ornamental horn and frame box -- items usually not found on this "Plain Jane" Diesel.
Photo of the front.
Has a few small scratches plus some box rub in spots and that's about it for flaws! A sharp-looking engine: very clean with crisp lettering, sharp striping and nice, vibrant paint! It is clean inside and out plus it was serviced and it lights and runs great!
Two "aerial" views.
Very-striking in appearance, it is an attractive and photogenic engine!
1066
Union Pacific
Alco Diesel E+
Yes
$210
A great-looking UP diesel: has a painted-yellow body with a red roofline stripe and red heat-stamped lettering.
Photo of the right side of the engine.
Has a traction tire and that's about it for standard features on this non-deluxe, forward-only unit. However, it does have an operating headlight -- an item usually not found on this "Plain Jane" Diesel.
Photo of the front.
Has a few light, surface scratches and that's about it for flaws! A sharp-looking engine: very clean with crisp lettering, sharp striping and nice, vibrant paint! It is clean inside and out plus it was serviced and it lights and runs great!
An "aerial" view.
This is the first 1066 UP Alco we have ever had! Check your collection -- this loco does not show up very often! It was the least expensive Alco that Lionel made in the postwar era but it is very-striking in appearance, and it is an attractive and photogenic engine!
2031 Rock Island
Alco AA Units Power:
E+
Dummy:
E++
Master Carton Alco AAs
Power A Left
Power A Right
Power A Roof
Dummy A Right
Dummy A Left
Dummy A Roof
$525
A pair of sharp, all-original RI diesels from 1953: very attractive black & red paint scheme with white lettering on the cabs and white striping on the die-cast frames. Each unit has a headlight and an operating coil coupler in the front. The Power A also has Magnetraction and a functional horn.
Photo of the noses.
The Power A cab has a small "dig" mark in the roof toward the back plus a few small paint chips and some minor box rub. The Dummy A has some small paint chips. Those flaws are all very, very minor in scope and do not take away from the beauty of these units as they are both very, very clean with nice vibrant paint, beautiful lettering and perfect nose decals!
Photo of the instruction sheet.
Has the correct original instruction sheet #2032-21 dated 5/53 (tears, creases, stains, discolored).
Photo of the Master Carton.
Grade 8 original Master Carton.
Another view of the Master Carton.
This corrugated box was made by the St. Joe / Kraft Paper Company.
Photo of the top flaps.
Flaws: tears, creases, small stains, "aged" look.
Photo of the bottom of the box showing the manufacturer's data & identification.
Has both of the original smaller inserts and the original main insert! The box is solid: complete, clean, square & sturdy and there is no un-original tape anywhere! The box has the year (designated as "3") on the bottom.
Photo of the box inserts.
This Alco combination is the later Rock Island version: each unit has a raised dime-size detail on the roof over the motor area and the front-facing portions of the number boards painted red.
Nice Rock Islands and in a very strong (and correct 1953) Master Carton. Both units were serviced and everything works properly -- including the horn! We have had very few 2031 Rock Island Alcos in collector-quality condition over the years.
2033
Union Pacific
Alco AA Units Power:
E++
Dummy:
E++
Master Carton Alco AAs
=========
Power A:
Left Side
Right Side
Roof
=========
Dummy A:
Right Side
Left Side
Roof
=========
$595
SOLD A pair of very nice, all-original Union Pacific diesels from 1953-54: later (improved) version with raised, dime-sized detail over the motor
area on each roof.
Power unit: has Magnetraction, operating horn, operating headlight, and an operating coil coupler in the front. Some discoloration
in the paint on the roof towards the back: minimal flaws elsewhere. The unit is sharp: very clean with nice bright silver paint plus nice,
clear black lettering. Has the original numberboards and the original front decal which is 100% intact with no cracks. The
chassis is also very, very clean with no battery damage!
Photo of the noses.
Dummy unit: has an operating headlight, and an operating coil coupler in the front. Some discoloration in the paint on the roof
around the decorative horn: minimal flaws elsewhere. The unit is sharp: very clean with nice bright silver paint plus nice, clear black
lettering. Has the original numberboards and the original front decal which is 100% intact with no cracks. The chassis is also
very, very clean with no significant flaws!
Photo of the Master Carton.
Grade 8+ original Master Carton (tears; creases; some discoloration).
Another view of the Master Carton.
A SOLID box: very clean with sharp graphics and lettering plus there is no un-original tape anywhere!
Photo of the bottom of the Master Carton.
Has all three inserts and this brick-like box is complete, square & sturdy!
Photo of the box inserts.
Has the correct original instruction sheet #2032-21 (dated 5/53).
Photo of the instruction sheet.
~ This early-style Alco combination is one of the more desirable engines made by Lionel -- great runners and very durable as each unit has a die-cast frame and die-cast truck sides. Both units were serviced by us and everything works -- including the horn! Not perfect (silver never is) but these Diesels are among the nicest 2033s that we have ever had for sale -- and the Master Carton is high quality as well!
2041 Rock Island
Alco AA Units Power Unit:
E+++
Trailer Unit:
E+++ Yes
$275
Beautiful RI diesels from 1969 only:
Photo of the noses.
Each unit has an unpainted black body with a wide, red-painted center stripe plus a white roofline stripe and white, heat-stamped lettering.
Photo of the left side of the Power unit.
Power unit: has an operating headlight, traction tire and a 2-position E-unit.
Photo of the right side of the Power unit.
The unit is very, very clean with nice striping and crisp lettering!
An "aerial" view of the Power unit.
The loco was serviced and it lights and runs great!
Photo of the Trailer unit.
Dummy unit: has a headlight lens and fixed couplers but no deluxe features.
Photo of the other side of the Trailer unit.
The unit is very, very clean with nice striping and crisp lettering!
An "aerial" view of the Trailer unit.
Check your collection; this very attractive Alco combination is the last Rock Island version and only headed up one catalogued freight set (outfit #11740). Hence these units are very difficult to find and this 2041 pair represents the first 2041 Rock Island Alcos we have ever had for sale! Note that original preprinted component boxes for these units were never produced by Lionel.
2328 Burlington GP7 Road Switcher
E+/OB
Yes
$475
On
HOLD A sharp silver Burlington diesel from 1955-56: has black lettering plus a maroon-painted frame, Magnetraction, a functional horn, operating couplers and a light on each end.
Photo of the other side.
Has a few light scratches, some box rub and the usual moisture spots on the cab plus there is one rust spot on the frame. Overall this is a very clean unit -- there are no cracks plus it has nice shiny silver, crisp lettering and sharp graphics.
Photo of the cab end.
The frame has nice clean, vibrant-looking paint and there is no battery damage!
Another view.
This very low mileage loco was serviced and it lights and runs great!
Two "aerial" views.
Has the correct original instruction sheet #2328-6 dated 7/55 (tears, creases, "aged" look).
Photo of the instruction sheet.
Photo of the box.
Grade 8 original box (stains; tears; crease).
Another view of the box.
The corrugated box was made by the Kieckhefer Container Co. -- it is solid -- fairly clean and there is no unoriginal tape anywhere!
Photo of the manufacturer's data & identification.
A very hard piece to find this nice! This well-cared-for 2328 is one of the nicest Burlington "Geeps" we have ever had for sale!
2329
Virginian Rectifier
======
E+++
Un-run
OB
====== Yes
$1,450
A blue & yellow Virginian Rectifier from 1958-59 that was NEVER USED! The 2329 is 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 (original) pantograph.
Photo of one end.
Cab: all intact and very, very clean with vibrant paint, crisp lettering and beautiful graphics!
Another view of this unique locomotive.
Chassis: clean inside and out with nice vibrant yellow paint plus there is no battery damage!
Two "aerial" views.
Has the original instruction sheet #2329-17 dated 7/58 (tears, creases, a little discolored).
Photo of the instruction sheet.
Grade 9 original box (minor stains).
Photo of the open end of the box.
The box is SOLID: clean, complete, square and sturdy and there is no un-original tape anywhere! It is also a very difficult one to find!
Photo of the sealed end of the box.
The corrugated box was made by the St. Joe Paper Company.
Photo of the manufacturer's information.
Has both original RARE inserts!
Photo of the box inserts.
Has the original wrapping paper that Lionel provided to help protect the piece.
Photo of the wrapping paper.
Finding an unused locomotive of any kind is very, very unusual and this one is only the second unrun 2329 we have ever handled! This Rectifier looks great plus we "bench tested" its functions and everything works -- including the horn!
2331 Virginian FM
Trainmaster E+
Yes
$695
A Virginian Fairbanks Morse diesel from 1955-58: has an unpainted blue body with wide yellow-painted upper and lower stripes.
Photo of the other side.
Has dual motors, Magnetraction, operating horn and a light on each end.
Photo of the cab end.
Common (factory created) hairline screw cracks (no loss of plastic) plus a couple of surface scratches on the roof and that's about it for flaws on the cab. The cab is sharp: nice vibrant paint, beautiful lettering and intact decals plus the metal catwalks are clean and all original!
Photo of the other end.
The chassis is very, very clean and there is no battery damage!
Two "aerial" views.
With its twin motors and resulting pulling strength, the colorful 2331 is one of the most powerful locomotives made by Lionel in the postwar era. This good-looking unit is ready for your layout or display shelf! It was serviced and it lights and runs great -- plus the horn works!
2339 Wabash
GP7
Road Switcher See Notes
Yes
$235
SOLD A blue and white Wabash diesel from 1957 only: has Magnetraction, operating couplers, a functional horn and a light on both ends.
Photo of the other side.
Cab: a few paint chips and some box rub on the high spots. The cab is very, very clean with nice decals and beautiful white lettering plus there are no cracks (E-).
Photo of the cab end.
Chassis: the frame has some rust spots that were painted over plus a few paint flakes. However, the chassis is clean overall -- and there is no battery damage!
Photo of the other end.
Serviced and everything works properly including the horn! The unit lights and runs great!
Two "aerial" views.
A perfect loco for a layout: it looks nice and it runs well! It will also do nicely as a shelf piece as this photogenic loco must be scrutinized closely to detect the flaws on the chassis. This is only the second 2339 Wabash we have offered for a price under $300!
2359
Boston and Maine
GP9
Road Switcher E/E+
Yes
$325
A B & M diesel from 1961-62:
Photo of the other side.
Has Magnetraction, functional horn, operating couplers and a light on both ends.
Photo of the cab end.
Cab: minimal flaws! It is sharp: very, very clean with beautiful lettering, sharp graphics, nice vibrant paint and there are no cracks!
Photo of the other end.
Chassis: the frame has a few paint chips and the end railings have some box rub plus there are rust spots on the catwalk on one side. The chassis has nice vibrant paint which is very close in color to the original pure white! It is clean overall and there is no battery damage!
Two "aerial" views.
This low-mileage loco was serviced by us and it lights and runs great plus the horn works!
A very attractive engine that is ready for your display shelf or layout!
2383 Santa Fe
F3 AA Units Power Unit:
E+/OB
Trailer Unit:
E+/OB Yes
$525
SOLD A very, very nice set of "low-mileage" Santa Fe F3 diesels from 1958: these AA units are dressed in the iconic silver and red warbonnet paint scheme with red, yellow and black rubber-stamped detailing stripes! Has louvered ventilators, closed portholes and black heat-stamped lettering.
Photo of the noses.
Power unit: Magnetraction, twin motors, functional horn, operating headlight and original numberboards.
Photo of the Power Unit.
The cab has one scratch on the left side towards the front and a little box rub; it is sharp overall with gorgeous paint, lettering and striping with minimal flaws. The frame has some box rub and some paint chips but it is also very clean and it has no battery damage!
Photo of the other side of the Power Unit.
Lights and runs great -- plus the horn works!
Two "aerial" views of the Power Unit.
Photo of the Dummy Unit.
Dummy unit: operating headlight and original numberboards.
Photo of the other side of the Dummy Unit.
Some box rub on the right side and the front decal has some separations and that's it for flaws on the cab! The unit has gorgeous paint, lettering and striping. The frame has a few light scratches but it is also very clean.
Two "aerial" views of the Dummy Unit.
Photo of the Power unit box.
Grade 9 Power unit original box: (writing in pencil; one end flap is creased & torn).
Another view of the Power unit box.
Photo of the Dummy unit box.
Grade 9+ Trailer unit original box: (small creases).
Another view of the Dummy unit box.
Each box is clean and solid; they are bricks -- two of the nicest boxes we have ever had!
Photo of the manufacturer's information on each box.
Matched, high-quality 2383 F3s with minimal signs of use! The 2383 Santa Fe F3s were sold from 1958 to 1966 but the style of the nose decals and the one-year-only Star Corrugated boxes date these units as 1958 production.
With its dual motors and resulting pulling power, the 2383 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!
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.
6220 Santa Fe
NW2 Yard Switcher E+
Yes
$295
Black A.T.S.F. bell-ringing diesel switcher from 1949-50: has white lettering plus Magnetraction, lights (front and rear) and a die-cast frame. Version with ten stanchions that attach the wire handrail to the body on each side and the small GM decals.
Photo of the other side.
A few minor chips in the side "Santa Fe" decals and one "dig" mark on the left side by the cross member screw and that's about it for flaws!
Photo of the front.
The engine is very, very clean with crisp lettering, vibrant paint and a nice rust-free chassis!
Photo of the back.
Serviced and everything operates properly: the bell works well and this low-mileage unit is a strong runner as are all of these early NW2 switchers.
Two "aerial" views.
Sharp-looking but it is also a fantastic engine for a layout: it is a prototypical unit with working couplers plus it lights and runs great! It is one of the nicest 6220 switchers we have ever offered for sale!
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