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This page contains our current inventory
of Postwar Lionel steamers and tenders.
By the way, if you need help determining the proper tender for a steamer or which
steamers might have pulled a particular tender, we can help! Please review our
Postwar Lionel Reference Charts web page.
* * * Click on "Yes" in the Photo column to see a picture.
The Steam Locomotive (or "Iron Horse") was the invention
of an Englishman -- George Stephenson -- in the early 1800's. Americans initially copied his design but soon constructed more
appropriate locomotives to negotiate the steep inclines and severe curves of the early American
wilderness. This exciting era included the Civil War years and the steam locomotive demonstrated its
worth in helping the Union forces defeat the South.
Lionel made various styles of Steam Engines in the Postwar
era including the famous Hudson, the popular Berkshire, the sturdy Pennsylvania Turbine, the revered
Norfolk & Western 'J' and the odd-looking Dreyfuss. They also offered a variety of 0-4-0 Steam
Switchers and models of the Civil War General.
Available tenders included some that whistled, some with
prototypical roadnames and some with twelve wheels. Styles included the "coffin" tender, the streamlined
tender and the slope-back tender.
Revisit the romantic era of the Iron Horse and
put a Steam Engine on your layout.
* * * Click on "Grade" in the 3rd column heading for an explanation of grading.
Postwar Lionel Steamers & Tenders Catalog # Item Grade Photo Price Details 236
Steam Engine
For Parts:
(no Tender) See Notes
Yes
$ 30
SOLD A Scout steamer (no tender) from 1961-62 for parts: has a black-painted plastic (Type VIII) body and white heat-stamped numbers.
Photo of the right side of the locomotive.
This 2-4-2 loco has an operating headlight, a liquid smoke unit, a 2-position E-unit and Magnetraction.
Photo of the front.
Some rust on the chassis and drawbar and that's about it for cosmetic flaws. The cab is gorgeous: very, very clean with crisp numbers and the cow catcher & marker lights are completely intact!
Photo of the cab interior.
The 242's cab interior is very detailed with simulated gauges, piping, levers and firebox.
An "aerial" view.
Tested but the unit DOES NOT RUN! We did not attempt to repair this engine and I don't know if the smoke unit works.
If you like to tinker with trains or if you have a 236 that is cracked or has a broken roof or broken step or broken step, this unit is the answer to your prayers.
746
Norfolk & Western Steamer
&
746W Tender ======
Loco:
E+/OB
Tender:
E++/OB
====== Yes
$995
The legendary and brawny Norfolk & Western "class J" die-cast steam engine and matching short-stripe Norfolk & Western whistling "scoop" tender!
Photo of the engine and tender.
This large 4-8-4 streamlined locomotive, which measures 13 inches long (from cow catcher to drawbar), was produced from 1957 to 1960.
Photo of the left side of the engine.
The distinctive-looking "J" has a bullet-shaped boiler front, colorful red-painted running board stripe outlined in yellow and a yellow rubber-stamped "746" in the middle of the stripe on both sides. Additional features include Magnetraction, smoke and headlight.
Photo of the right side of the engine.
The side rods are tarnished plus there is a small amount of paint loss under the cab and that's about it for flaws! It is very, very clean with crisp numbers, vibrant paint and near-perfect striping.
Photo of the front of the engine.
Lights, smokes and runs great!
An "aerial" view of the engine.
Photo of the engine box.
Grade 8 original box (tears; creases; stains; small track pin punctures).
Photo of the sealed end of the engine box.
A solid box: fairly clean, complete, square & sturdy plus there is no un-original tape anywhere.
Photo showing the manufacturer's data & identification.
Photo of the left side of the tender.
This all-original 746W streamlined tender also has the distinctive red & yellow stripe on the sides. It's the short-stripe version with numberboards plus metal trucks with tab coupler.
Photo of the right side of the tender.
Has a couple of small light scratches on one side and some box rub on the top of coal pile and that's it for flaws! It is very, very clean with gorgeous striping.
Photo of the back of the tender.
Has a nice sounding whistle!
An "aerial" view of the tender.
Photo of the tender box.
Grade 9 original box (minor tears; light scuffs). A SOLID box: clean, complete, square & sturdy -- and there is no tape anywhere!
Another view of the tender box.
Has the original instruction sheet #746-71 dated 10/57 (tears & stains).
Photo of the instruction sheet.
Sharp, all-original loco & tender combination with very nice boxes. Even the instruction sheet is not that easy to find! One of Lionel's best efforts of the postwar era: great to look at; even more fun to watch in action! One of the nicest 746/746W combinations that we have ever had for sale!
Two different versions of the 773 Hudson:
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773
=== ======
Hudson
&
2426W
Tender
======
======
Loco:
E++
Tender:
E+
====== ===
Yes
=== ======
$1,600
SOLD
====== A great example of the most famous and desirable steam engine made by Lionel in the postwar era: the legendary 1:48 scale Hudson from 1950!
Photo of the left side of the locomotive.
4-6-4 wheel arrangement with Magnetraction, operating headlight, smoke & spoked drivers with a full complement of driving hardware.
Photo of the right side of the locomotive.
The loco is sharp -- very, very clean with very nice numbers and minimal flaws.
Front view of the locomotive.
Boiler front was replaced; the rest of the loco is all original and the steps, marker lights and steam chest valve guides are all intact!
An "aerial" view of the locomotive.
Large, whistling, die-cast "LIONEL LINES" tender with 6-wheel trucks and coil coupler.
Photo of the left side of the tender.
This semi-scale tender has white heat-stamped lettering and a full complement of railing detail with separate steps on each corner -- it is known as "The Hudson Tender" and it has been called the "Rolls Royce of postwar tenders!"
Photo of the right side of the tender.
Some moisture spots on the rear deck and that's about it for flaws. The tender is nice: very clean with crisp lettering.
Photo of the back of the tender.
This is the CORRECT 2426W tender for the 773 from 1950 as it has a plastic whistle housing.
An "aerial" view of the tender.
This impressive, very low-mileage loco & tender combination will enhance any collection! Measures 23 inches from pilot (cowcatcher) to tender coupler and this loco/tender tandem will look great on a mantel or in a display cabinet. However, both units were serviced and everything works properly so you can see them operate as well!
Our Archives Page has more information on 773 Hudsons.
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773
===
======
Hudson
&
736W Tender
======
======
Loco:
E+
Tender:
E+
======
===
Yes
===
======
$995
====== The most famous and desirable steam engine made by Lionel in the postwar era: the legendary 1:48 scale Hudson -- and this early-1964 version is a nice one! The impressive-looking loco itself measures 14 inches long from pilot (cowcatcher) to drawbar and together they span 23 inches!
Photo of the left side of the locomotive.
4-6-4 wheel arrangement, Magnetraction, headlight, smoke & spoked drivers with full complement of driving hardware.
Photo of the right side of the locomotive.
Some paint chips along the catwalk edges and scratches on the pilot around the railing holes; that's about it for flaws; the loco is very clean with nice, white, rubber-stamped numbers.
Photo of the front of the locomotive.
Lights, runs well and smokes great!
An "aerial" view of the loco.
Photo of the left side of the tender.
Correct, streamlined "PENNSYLVANIA" tender has AAR trucks and raised (blank) numberboards identifying this item as a 1964 piece.
Photo of the right side of the tender.
Original, whistling, 8-wheel "Scoop" tender is equally as nice as the engine! It is very, very clean with gorgeous lettering.
Photo of the back of the tender.
Has a nice sounding whistle.
An "aerial" view of the tender.
Sharp pieces! A magnificent Locomotive! The 773 will enhance any collection and these pieces will look great on a mantel or in a display cabinet. However, both pieces were serviced and everything works properly on each unit so you can use them on your layout as well! Is a train collection really complete without a Hudson?
Our Archives Page has more information on 773 Hudsons.
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2046 Steam Engine
&
2046W Tender Loco:
E++/OB
Tender:
E+++/OB Yes
$475
A large 4-6-4 steamer plus the correct original streamlined tender (with open deck holes, bar-end trucks and magnetic coupler).
Photo of the left side of the loco.
Engine: early 1953 version with die-cast trailing truck, 3-window cab and white, heat-stamped numbering.
Photo of the right side of the loco.
Loco has Magnetraction, operating headlight & smoke.
Photo of the front of the loco.
Side rods are tarnished plus the catwalk edges & smokestack have a little box rub. That's about it for flaws! It is sharp: very, very clean with nice, white numbering.
An "aerial" view of the loco.
Photo of the left side of the tender.
Correct "LIONEL LINES" whistling tender is all original!
Photo of the right side of the tender.
One of the nicest tenders we have ever had: very, very clean with nice lettering and minimal flaws!
Photo of the rear deck of the tender.
Has a nice sounding whistle.
An "aerial" view of the tender.
Photo of the engine box.
Grade 8+ original corrugated box (minor tape; minor stains; minor tears; small puncture).
Another view of the engine box.
This box was made by the National Container Corporation.
Photo of the "date & data side" of the engine box.
Has the insert and this box is SOLID: clean, complete, square & sturdy. It is a virtual brick.
Photo of the engine box insert.
Photo of the tender box.
Grade 7 original "Middle Classic" box for the tender (tears; tape; creases; some dirt; tape).
Another view of the tender box.
Has the insert and this box is solid: complete, square and sturdy! It is also the correct, early-style 2046W box containing the liner.
Photo of the tender box insert.
With its prototypical, "scoop" tender and full complement of driving hardware, this clean, boxed 2046 & 2046W set is a great example of one of Lionel's larger steamer and deluxe tender combinations from the postwar era. Both units were serviced and they are ready for your layout or display shelf.
2055 Steam Engine
&
6026W Tender Loco:
E++/OB
Tender:
E+++/OB Yes
$495
A large 4-6-4 steamer plus the correct original "coffin" tender from 1954:
Photo of the left side of the loco.
Engine: Magnetraction, operating headlight & smoke plus a full complement of driving hardware. It is the version with white, heat-stamped numbering.
Photo of the right side of the loco.
A few paint chips and that's about it for flaws! The engine is very, very clean with vibrant paint, crisp numbering, intact steps and intact marker lights.
Photo of the front of the loco.
Lights, smokes and runs great!
An "aerial" view of the loco.
Photo of the engine box.
Grade 7+ original "Middle-classic" box for the engine (tears; tape; creases; small scrapes; some discoloration from the original sealing tape; "aged" look).
Another view of the engine box.
Has the insert (liner) and this box is SOLID: clean, complete, square and sturdy -- plus it is a tough box to find!
Photo of the box insert.
Has the correct, original instruction sheet #2035-13 dated 1/54.
Photo of the instruction sheet.
Photo of the left side of the tender.
The 8-wheel "square" tender has metal, bar-end trucks with a magnetic coupler.
Photo of the right side of the tender.
A gorgeous tender: very, very clean with crisp lettering. The original shell is completely intact!
Photo of the back of the tender.
Has a nice sounding whistle.
An "aerial" view of the tender.
Photo of the tender box.
Grade 8 original "Middle-classic" box for the tender (tears; glue residue inside; "aged" look).
Another view of the tender box.
Has the insert (liner) and this box is SOLID: clean, complete, square and sturdy!
Photo of the tender box insert.
Both of these low-mileage pieces were serviced by us and they are ready for your display shelf or layout. This "Baby Hudson" L&T combination is one of the nicest matched sets we have ever had and this package will be a plus to anyone's collection (especially with the boxes)!
Click here to go to Our Archives Page to read about 2055 Steamers.
2056 Steam Engine
&
2046W Tender Loco: E++/OB
Tender: E+/OB Yes
$475
Large 4-6-4 Steamer from 1952 only: has the correct "LIONEL LINES" 2046W whistling, streamlined-type tender.
Photo of the left side of the engine.
Loco has light & smoke plus spoked drivers with a full complement of driving hardware, die-cast trailing truck and a four-window cab with silver rubber-stamped numbering.
Photo of the right side of the engine.
This Korean War version of the 2046 steamer is all original and very, very clean with very nice numbering. It has clean side rods and intact marker lights!
Photo of the front of the engine.
The loco was serviced by us and it lights, smokes and runs well!
An "aerial" view of the engine.
Comes with the correct, original instruction sheet (#2056-11, dated 6/52).
Photo of the instruction sheet.
Photo of the left side of the tender.
The 8-wheel "scoop" tender has closed deck holes plus metal, bar-end trucks with a magnetic coupler.
Photo of the right side of the tender.
A small rub mark on the right front corner and that's it for flaws; it is nice: all original and very, very clean with crisp lettering!
Photo of the rear deck of the tender.
The tender was serviced by us and it works fine -- plus it has a nice sounding whistle.
An "aerial" view of the tender.
Photo of the engine box.
Grade 9 original box (small scrapes; minor stains; a few very small punctures).
Another view of the engine box.
The box is SOLID: clean, complete, square & sturdy -- and there is no un-original tape anywhere!
Photo of the manufacturer's information.
This Densen Banner Co., Inc. corrugated box has the insert and it is a BRICK -- one of the nicest 2056 boxes we have ever had!
Photo of the engine box insert.
Photo of the tender box.
Grade 7+ original box (creases; tears; "aged" look).
Another view of the tender box.
Has the insert and this box is solid: clean, complete, square & sturdy -- and there is no tape anywhere! It is the correct "Middle Classic" box for this tender!
Photo of the tender box insert.
Two very low-mileage pieces! It is simply a sharp 2056 loco with a very clean 2046W tender -- and in very strong boxes!
Lonesome Tenders Looking for Mates: 6466W Coal Tender
Res.
to
E+ Yes
$ 95
An early coal-style, "LIONEL LINES" whistling tender with silver lettering: version from late 1951 into 1952 with metal, bar-end trucks and a magnetic coupler.
Photo of the right side.
Has an original shell that was restored at some point in its life; the re-done lettering doesn't quite match the original heat-stamping indentations but you have to look closely at it to see that flaw. From a few feet away, this piece looks fantastic! It is very, very clean overall and nothing is cracked or broken plus all of the screw receptacles are 100% intact. Has a nice rust-free frame -- plus the original "6466W" number on the bottom is almost 100% intact!
Photo of the back of the tender.
The tender was serviced and it has a nice-sounding whistle!
An "aerial" view.
It is the correct tender for 2025, 2026, 2035 and 2036 postwar Lionel engines and it is the proper-style tender for many other early postwar steamers.
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