This page contains our current inventory of Postwar
Lionel accessories and includes the following:
* * * Click on "Yes" in the Photo column to see a picture.
* * * Click on "Grade" in the 3rd column heading for an explanation of grading.
| Postwar Lionel Accessories | |||||
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| Catalog # | Item | Grade | Photo | Price | Description & More Information |
| Two different versions of the 156 Station Platform: | |||||
| 156 | Station Platform | E++ | Yes | $125 | Illuminated Station Platform from 1946-1949 with these ORIGINAL signs: (FLEERS -- BABY RUTH -- SUNOCO -- RIVAL). Original red roof and green base.
Photo of the other side. Some paint chips on the base plus a couple of paint chips on the roof and that's it for flaws. This station is very, very clean with nice vibrant paint and intact original fencing plus it does light! Close-up showing one side of all four signs. Minimal flaws on the signs! They are all are very, very clean with nice graphics. Two views of the roof. This very popular, prewar carryover piece is always a nice addition to any layout and many operators have purchased six (6) over the years to try to duplicate the Lionel layout scene in New York in the late 40's. |
| 156 | Station Platform | E+ | Yes | $ 95 | Illuminated Station Platform from 1946-1949 with these ORIGINAL signs: (REMINGTON TYPEWRITERS -- BABY RUTH -- SUNOCO -- RIVAL). Original red roof and green base.
Photo of the other side. Minor paint chips on the roof plus the base has some paint loss around one of the mounting holes and that's about it for flaws on the structure; has reproduction fencing. This station is very clean with nice vibrant paint -- and it does light! Close-up showing one side of all four signs. Minor flaws on the signs! They are all are very clean with nice graphics. Two views of the roof. This very popular, prewar carryover piece is always a nice addition to any layout and many operators have purchased six (6) over the years to try to duplicate the Lionel layout scene in New York in the late 40's. |
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| 175-200 | Control Panel | E++ | Yes | $ 85 | Illuminated, multi-function controller that originally came with a 175 rocket launcher; it is used for the movement of the gantry, the countdown and the firing of the rocket. This item is often missing from the accessory or not working properly.
Close-up of the "WARNING" light display. Minimal flaws! It is complete, all intact and clean overall with nice lettering -- plus it was serviced by us and it lights and works perfectly! Photo of the back. Since it has all of the features as the 413 Countdown Control Panel (plus more), it can also be used to operate other space and military items remotely! Photo of the bottom. Nicest 175-200 Control Panel we have ever had; it is also an item that we have not had for sale in over five years! |
| 193 | Blinking Water Tower |
E++/OB | Yes | $185 | A flashing Industrial Water Tower from 1953-55: gray plastic base with a green shed, red-painted metal tower with a black cardboard center pipe plus a silver catwalk and silver tank with a black metal ladder. The base measures 6 inches wide by 6 inches deep. The overall height of the unit is 15 7/8 inches and the flashing light is achieved by means of a bimetallic switch located inside the tank.
Close-up of the tank and catwalk. Some discoloration and box rub on the platform, catwalk & railing and that's about it for flaws! The unit is completely intact and very, very clean with nice vibrant red paint on the tower! Close-up of the base. Photo of the box. Grade 7+ original box (tears; creases; stains; minor writing; mildly distorted). Another view of the box. The box was made by the St. Joe Paper Co. and the part number is 193-26. Photo of the bottom showing the box manufacturer's data. Has the INSERT the box is solid: complete, fairly clean, square and sturdy. Photo of the box insert and the instruction sheet. Includes the original instruction sheet #193-24, dated 6-53 (tears, small piece missing). Fantastic layout piece: it is prototypical and it works perfectly! |
| 197 | Rotating Radar Antenna |
E+/OB | Yes | $135 | Interesting accessory from the "Space and Military" series -- the operating Radar Antenna Tower: version from 1958-59 with the gray upper platform and the antenna screen with the chrome (plated metal) finish.
Two views of the tower. A few pieces of the grid on the antenna screen are discolored and some pieces are a little distorted but that's about it for flaws on the entire accessory! Very clean, complete and unbroken -- plus it does work! The radar screen and radio antenna pole are all original. Close-up of the platform and the antenna screen. Has the original envelope #197-30 containing the original instruction sheet #197-31, dated 9/57 plus the four rubber stabilizing grommets, antenna pole and two unused (still coiled) connecting wires. Photo of the envelope, instruction sheet, antenna pole, grommets and connecting wires. Photo of the box. Grade 7+ original box (tears; creases; some discoloration; minor writing; missing the smaller insert). Another view of the box. Has the larger insert and the box is very presentable as it has both end flaps and all four inner flaps; it is also clean overall, square and sturdy --plus there is no tape anywhere! Photo of the insert. Originally introduced by Lionel in their 1957 catalog as an accessory "perfect for airport traffic control" but later advertised as "the real thing for detecting enemy aircraft or vessels at sea." Either theme, it's a great accessory for your layout! |
| 199 | Microwave Relay Tower |
E+/OB | Yes | $135 | Interesting accessory from the "Space and Military" series -- the blinking Microwave Relay Tower from 1958-59! Version with black base and black upper platform. When energized, the red lens atop the tower and the two clear lenses in the center of each of the antenna dishes blink on and off. It's another great aircraft-related accessory for your layout!
Two different views of the Tower. Some burrs and scratches around the mounting holes on the base providing evidence that this fixture was once used on a layout. Minimal flaws elsewhere! It is very clean -- and it works perfectly! Close-up of the top and a view of the base. Has the original instruction sheet #199-14 (dated 10/58). Photo of the box. Grade 6 original box (tears; creases; stains; writing; store price stampings; no insert). Another view of the box. Some flaws but the box has both end flaps and all four inner flaps plus it is square and sturdy. A great layout piece! We have not had a 199 Relay Tower for sale in over twelve years! |
| 299 | Code Transmitter Set | E++/OB | Yes | $395 SOLD |
Here's a RARE item from the "Space and Military" series: the Code Transmitter Set from 1961-1963 which consists of the #299-25 Telegraph Key and the #299-50 Beacon Tower. The Beacon Tower has a square black base measuring 3 1/4inches by 3 1/4inches and a gray tower measuring 11 3/4 inches high.
Two views of the Beacon Tower. If the tower is connected to the key, the beacon lights and the buzzer sounds simultaneously. If the key is connected to the transformer without the tower, the buzzer can be actuated; if the tower is connected to the transformer without the transmitter, the light will glow continuously. Note that the accessory is currently set up to use a screw base bulb. However, three bulbs will be included: a screw base flashing bulb, a screw base continuous voltage bulb and a flashing bulb with pig tails (similar to the original one). Photo of the Telegraph Key and the instruction sheet. Has the original (equally rare) instruction sheet: #299-14, dated 9/61. Photo of the Morse Code on the label of the transmitter. The accessory is very, very clean and completely intact -- plus the beacon lights and the transmitter key works perfectly! Photo of the box. Grade 6 original box (tears; creases; scrapes; window is wrinkled; amateur repairs with lots of tape; writing). Has the elaborate insert and this box is still useful as it has both end flaps and all four inner flaps plus it is clean, complete and square! Another view of the box. The box is very, very difficult to find in any condition as it was too flimsy for the size and weight of its contents and hence, very few have survived. This is the only 299 Code Transmitter Set we have ever had for sale! Very few collectors will ever have the opportunity to buy this uncommon accessory. |
| 310 | Complete 1954 Billboard Sheet |
VG | Yes | $ 45 | A complete 1954 uncut sheet of 8 card-stock billboards. This assortment of original billboards has three automobile-related ads plus three food-related ads and two home-related ads: (BRECK SHAMPOOS -- CAMPBELL'S SOUPS -- DuPONT ANTI-FREEZE -- FRAM OIL FILTERS -- LIPTON ICED TEA -- NEW DEPARTURE Safety Brakes -- SUNOCO MOTOR OIL -- WRIGLEY'S).
Close-up of the top four billboards. Some moisture stains and creases. However the creases should improve over time with proper storage including the use of heavy objects to maintain an equal distribution of weight on top. Close-up of the bottom four billboards. Uncut sheets from any year are very hard to find! This is the first 1954 uncut set that we have ever offered for sale! If you have a boxed 1954 Lionel train set, it is not complete without this billboard sheet! |
| 352 | Ice Depot Set | Depot: E+ Car: E++ Set: OB |
Yes | $295 | A sharp operating Ice Depot Set from 1955: includes the 6352-1 Union Pacific Ice Car (version with four lines of rubber-stamped data on the ice compartment door).
Photo of the Station. Also called the "Icing Station" -- this one has the red base and it measures 11 3/4 inches long by 4 inches wide by 8 1/2 inches high. Photo of the other side of the station. Minor discoloration on the white sides of the building and that's about it for flaws! The unit is very clean and nothing is cracked or missing! The rust-free metal frame is nice as well. Has the original man & paddle. An "aerial" view of the station. Photo of the unloading side of the car. The special orange "PACIFIC FRUIT EXPRESS" reefer has black heat-stamped lettering on the body plus metal, bar-end trucks with magnetic couplers. Photo of the loading side of the car. Minor rust spots on the metal door guides and that's about it for flaws! The car is completely intact and very, very clean with very strong lettering! An "aerial" view of the car. Photo of the box. Grade 7+ original box (tears; creases; stains; "aged" look). Another view of the box. Has the elaborate insert and this box is solid: fairly clean, complete, square and sturdy! Photo of the bottom of the box. Has the original instruction sheet #352-44, dated 10/55 (tears, creases, tape), the 5 original ice cubes and the correct 90C controller. Photo of the instruction sheet, ice cubes and controller. One of Lionel's most reliable and smooth-working accessories; this one works great, looks great and certainly lives up to its reputation as being a "cool" accessory! Our Archives Page has more information on 352 Ice Depots. |
| LTC | Illuminated Lockon (in the original component box) |
E+/OB | Yes | $ 45 SOLD |
The most attractive and useful track connector made by Lionel in the postwar era: the lighted "LTC" lockon with green cap. Has the original instruction sheet #23-10 (dated 2/58) and two unused (still-coiled) connecting wires!
Photo of the top and underside of the lockon. Minimal flaws -- it is very, very clean and completely intact! Photo of the box. Grade 7+ "separate sale" original box (tears; dent; "aged' look). The box is very presentable: clean, complete, square and sturdy and there is no tape anywhere! The box style, instruction sheet date plus the color and gauge of the wires identify this piece as having been sold in 1958. Tested and it works perfectly! The LTC is a very handy device for any layout as it allows the operator to know if power is being supplied to the track and if not, alerting the operator of a possible broken wire -- or worse, if there is a short. |
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