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Prewar Lionel
| This Web Page Last Updated: March 10, 2008 |
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This page contains our current inventory of Prewar Lionel engines, rolling stock, cabooses, passenger cars, accessories, original boxes and other paper items. It includes both standard gauge and O-gauge trains made during the prewar era (1901 - 1942).
* * * Click on "Yes" in the Photo column to see a picture.
* * * Click on "Grade" in the 3rd column heading for an explanation of grading.
| Prewar Lionel Sets, Engines, Cars and Accessories | |||||
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| Cat # | Item | Grade | Photo | Price | Details |
| Prewar Engines & Tenders: | |||||
| 1689T | Tender | Res. - E++ | Yes | $ 40 SOLD |
A very, very nice amateur restoration of a non-whistling box tender from the late 1930s. Nameplates and all hardware are original; top and frame was repainted.
Photo of the other side. Black with "LIONEL LINES" nameplates, black journals and latch coupler. Photo of the top. Nickel pieces are somewhat tarnished but overall this piece is very, very clean with all tabs intact! Photo of the bottom. Correct match for various small and medium sized prewar engines. |
| Prewar Accessories: | |||||
| 025 | Illuminated Bumper | E- | Yes | $ 35 | A lighted die-cast, black-painted track bumper from 1934-42 with nickel light guard.
Another view. Measures 3 1/4 inches long by 2 inches wide by 2 3/4 inches high. Photo of the top. Some moisture spots in the paint but very little paint loss! The tint on the original red bulb is virtually 100% intact! Photo of the bottom. Clean overall -- it is a very useful layout piece as it does light! |
| 025 | Illuminated Bumper | Fair | Yes | $ 20 | A lighted die-cast, cream-painted track bumper with red stripes from 1928-33: has a brass light guard and a red replacement lamp.
Another view. Measures 3 1/4 inches long by 2 inches wide by 2 3/4 inches high. Photo of the bottom. Lots and lots of paint chips. It does have flaws but it is a tough piece to find. A very useful layout piece as it does light! We have never had this bumper for sale before in any condition. |
| 64 | Highway Lamp Post |
E-/OB | Yes | $125 | A nice mint-green, die-cast, scale highway lamp post from the '40s. Has a unique white rounded bulb.
Another view. A few paint chips and some paint loss on the base but it's very clean overall. Measures 6 3/4 inches high. Photo of the box. Grade 6+ original box (missing three inner flaps; missing the tuck on one end and that end is taped shut; tape inside; tears; no insert). Another view of the box. Made before WW2 as well as after but there is no way to distinguish the postwar version from its prewar counterpart. The aged look of the box would indicate that this one was probably a prewar item. Note that the bulb on this lamp post was never used on any other Lionel item; in addition it has never been reproduced accurately and knowledgeable operators keep the voltage level below 12 volts so as to preserve its life. The bulb in this lamp post is an original one and it does light! |
| 137 | Stop-Control Station | E+/OB | Yes | $425 | A sharp all-metal, multi-colored building from 1938 with train-stop circuit and interior light.
Photo of the back. Dark-cream base, ivory walls, red roof, light-green door & window frames, cream door & window inserts, nickel plates and ivory chimneys. Photo of the terminal hookup side. Measures 8 1/2 inches wide by 4 1/4 inches deep by 5 inches high. Photo of the other side. Minor paint chips on the base plus one light scratch and some moisture spots on the roof. That's it for flaws! An "aerial" view. A very attractive and photogenic piece -- very, very clean with vibrant paint and nice lettering. Photo of the bottom showing the LIONEL identification. Photo of the box. Grade 8+ original box (minor writing; some tears). Another view of the box. A nice SOLID box -- it is a brick! Close-up of the label. The box helps to identify the age of this item. Close-up of the manufacturer's data showing the date. A great layout item -- colorful and very useful as it lights and works perfectly! The box is a major plus! |
| 439 | Panel Board | E/OB | Yes | $225 | A very interesting and very nice, illuminated Panel Board: red-painted, stamped steel frame with a black
simulated marble composition panel fitted with six functional knife switches and two simulated
meters (voltmeter & ammeter) with nickel rims. Has space with pre-drilled holes and screws for two
switch controllers on the lower part of the frame. Lighted with a hooded lamp socket at the top
which is flanked by identification plates. Measures 7 3/16 inches wide by 8
3/16 inches high.
Close-up of the signs and the gauges. Some paint loss (primarily on the curved shoulders at the lower part of the base) providing evidence that it was once used on a layout; that is about it for flaws! Very clean with vibrant paint, nice chrome plating, crisp lettering and the light does work! Photo of the back. Photo of the box. Grade 8+ original box (small tears; puncture; "aged" look). Close-up of the end label. Hard to find prewar boxes this nice! Another view of the box. The 439 Panel Board was made by Lionel from 1928-1942; the box identifies this one as a 1937 piece. Close-up of the manufacturer's data and year. It is both good looking and useful -- this item will dress up the control section of any layout! |
| Prewar Lionel Original Boxes | |||||
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| Year | Description | Grade | Photo | Price | Details |
| 45N | Operating Gateman | 8 | Yes | $ 30 SOLD |
A very nice box for the operating Gateman sold in 1937:
Another view of the box. Flaws: tears; tape residue; scrapes; writing; no insert. Overall, this box is solid with a very, very nice label that is 98% intact! Close-up of the box label. The year is coded right on the box. Close-up of the manufacturer's data showing the year. Prewar boxes are not that easy to find; this one is nice and it will certainly protect your gateman! It was also opened from the bottom so you could display the piece on a shelf as if it were still sealed! |
| Prewar Lionel Original Instruction Manuals | |||||
| Year | Description | Grade | Photo | Price | Details |
| 1940 | "Instructions for Assembling and Operating LIONEL TRAINS" |
8 (Ex.) |
Yes | $ 25 SOLD |
40 pages; blue printing on an orange cover; includes suggested track layout plans!
Flaws: "aged" look; tears at the spine; one dog-eared corner on cover. A very nice manual! FREE: the List of "Factory Approved LIONEL SERVICE STATIONS" (form #331)! Photo of the service station listing. If you have a nice 1940 set, it's not complete without these documents! |
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In the early years of the 20th Century, Joshua Lionel Cowen built a toy train company that became an industry giant. Thanks to high-quality products and innovative marketing techniques, the Lionel Corporation developed into a piece of Americana.
In the prewar era, Lionel offered some of the most colorful and ornate trains in their history. Although in many cases, they have a primitive look about them, they also possess an old-world charm unmatched to this day. The quaint accessories of this era were ingenious and impressive.
Increase the attractiveness of your modern-day railroad and add an alluring Prewar Lionel accessory or signal. Expand your collection by purchasing an engine or car from Lionel's wonderful early years.
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