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 |
| 125 | Whistle Shack | E++/OB | Yes | $ 60 | Also called the "Whistle Station" -- this one is the version from late 1955 with the LIGHT GRAY base. The shack is white with a red door, red windows, red toolbox lid and a maroon roof.
Photo of the shack. Another great example of Lionel's ingenuity: this accessory shares its house, roof and toolbox cover with the #145 Automatic Gateman; in addition, the whistle mechanism is identical to the ones in tenders with the horizontal version of the whistle such as the streamlined 2046W tenders. Another view of the shack. A few light scuffs on the roof and that's about it for flaws! The unit is completely intact and very, very clean! Photo of the instruction sheet. Comes with the correct original instruction sheet #125-23, dated 4/55 (tears, creases, discolored) and the correct, original #90 controller. Grade 7+ original box (creases; writing; "aged" look; no insert. Photo of the box. A few flaws but this St. Joe Paper Co. corrugated box is clean, square and sturdy! The 125 is a great whistle source for operators who have a transformer with worn-out whistle controls or for someone without a whistling tender. This one was serviced and it works perfectly! It is a nice piece in a presentable box! |
| 128 | Animated Newsstand | E+++/OB | Yes | $175 | A very, very nice operating, illuminated newsstand from 1957-60: a rather amusing structure featuring a newsboy peddling newspapers out front while an attendant moves back and forth inside and a black and white dog chases its tail by a fire hydrant.
Photo of the slide switch and another view of the Newsstand. Version with a dark-green shack on a brown mold; has a tan base and a red roof. The base measures 8 1/2 inches wide, by 6 1/4 inches deep and the entire unit is 4 1/4 inches high. A third view of the Newsstand. Minimal flaws! The unit is all original and very, very clean plus it is rust free and it lights and works great! Includes the correct, original 364C slide switch. Photo of the instruction sheet. Has the original instruction sheet #128-80, dated 10/57 (creases, stains and a little wrinkled). Photo of the box. Grade 7+ original box (small tears; creases; minor stains; no insert). Another view of the box. The box is very presentable: fairly clean, square and sturdy -- plus there is no un-original tape anywhere! Photo of the bottom of the box showing the manufacturer's information. This corrugated box was made by the Kraft / St. Joe Paper Company. We don't get many Newsstands this nice! It is sharp looking and a great operating accessory with illumination & animation. If you need some action on your layout, this item will provide it! |
| 156 | Station Platform | E+ | Yes | $ 85 | 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. |
| 175-200 | Control Panel | E++ | Yes | $ 65 SOLD |
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! |
| 299 | Code Transmitter Set | E++/OB | Yes | $535 | 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. Photo of the Telegraph Key and the instruction sheet. Has the original (equally rare) instruction sheet: #299-14, dated 9/61 plus three unused (still coiled) connecting wires plus the original elastic tie-down band which holds the key to the box insert! Photo of the Morse Code on the label of the transmitter. Some glue on the searchlight lens (but it is original) plus some (possibly-factory) glue on the tower (a mystery as to why as nothing is cracked or broken and nothing has been repaired plus we have seen this flaw before). All parts of this accessory are very clean and completely intact plus the beacon lights and the transmitter key works perfectly! Photo of the box. Grade 6 original box (one inner flap is not original to this box; small pieces missing; tears; creases; small scrapes; tape; glue residue; writing; "period" price stamping). Has the elaborate insert and this box is still very presentable as it has both end flaps plus it is clean, square and sturdy! 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. A third view of the box. Few collectors will ever have the opportunity to buy this very interesting, very uncommon accessory. |
| 309 | Yard Set | E+++/OB | Yes | $ 20 | A complete set of eight (8) white plastic railroad signs with black lettering mounted on metal bases. Shortest one is 1 3/4 inches high -- tallest one is 4 inches high. All of the signs are original and very clean with nice lettering.
Close-up of the Signs. Grade 8+ orange corrugated original box with a lift-off lid (minor stains; small scuffs). The box is clean, complete, square and sturdy and there is no tape anywhere! Photo of the box. Has the display insert -- some tears and it is mildly distorted but it is very clean with sharp printing! Photo of the rest of the box. Offered by Lionel for many years -- this nice set of signs is perfect for a layout with a railroad yard plus it is in the nicest 309 box we have ever had! |
| 310 | Complete 1954 Billboard Sheet |
VG | Yes | $ 35 | 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! |
| 342 | Culvert Loader | Loader: E++ Car: E+++ Set: OB |
Yes | $395 | The operating Culvert Loader from 1957: includes the special 6342 New York Central Culvert Gondola and seven (7) ORIGINAL culvert pipes (discolored with age).
Photo of the Loader. Has a black metal base, tan superstructure (loading platform), light-gray loading rack plus a red building with a dark-gray roof. Photo of the loading side. Measures 11 1/2 inches long, 10 inches wide and 6 inches high. Photo of one end showing the traveling crane. The metal base has a few paint chips and some minor touch-up and that's it for flaws! The unit is completely intact and very, very clean with crisp lettering; it works very well at just over 12 volts! An "aerial" view of the accessory. Has the original envelope #342-48 (tears, wrinkles, stains, tape) containing the correct original #90 controller, three unused (still coiled) connecting wires and the original instruction sheet #342-46, dated 9/56 (discolored). Photo of the envelope, instruction sheet, controller and wires. Photo of the car before being loaded. Car: correct earlier version with bar-end metal trucks with tab couplers (the later version has plastic trucks); a built date of "New 2-49" (the later one has no built date); it is molded in a medium red color (the later one is translucent red). Photo of the other side of the car with its load. Minimal flaws -- it is very, very clean with crisp lettering! Photo of the pipes and an "aerial" view of the car. Photo of the box. Grade 7+ original box. Another view of the box. Box flaws: tears; creases; tape residue; "period" price stamping; "aged" look; missing the smaller insert. Photo of the top of the box. The box was made by the St. Joe / Kraft Paper Company and the year (designated by a "6") is shown as part of the manufacturer's information on the bottom of the box. Photo of the bottom of the box showing the manufacturer's information and year. Has the main insert and this box is solid: fairly clean, square and sturdy! Photo of the box insert. A high-quality, sharp accessory with a beautiful car in a very presentable box! Not an easy item to find this nice! |
| 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. |
| 410 | Billboard Blinker | E++/OB | Yes | $ 45 | A blinking lamp metal fixture from 1956-58: the 410 was made to work with a 310 billboard (which was sold separately). It has a bi-metallic strip which can be adjusted to either have the light glow continuously or to flash intermittently at various rates.
Photo of the front of the fixture. Includes a FREE "NAVY" billboard ad from 1958 with frame for your layout! (Lionel sold the billboards & frames separately.) Photo showing the fixture attached to a 310 frame with a billboard advertising the U.S. "NAVY." A few minor rust spots and that's it for flaws! The unit is very, very clean plus it lights and works perfectly! Photo of the back of the fixture. Photo of the box. Grade 6 original box (tears; creases; dent; writing). Some flaws but the box is clean, complete & sturdy. Another view of the box. The 410 is a very handy and worry-free layout item! |
| 445 | Switch Tower | E++/OB | Yes | $ 85 | A very nice, illuminated, operating Switch Tower from 1953: white building, green roof, maroon base. The tower measures 6 1/4 inches long, 5 1/2 inches wide and 7 inches high. Includes the correct original 145c contactor.
Photo of the porch side of the building. A very clever accessory: when the unit is energized, the man on the balcony retreats inside the building while the man holding the lantern on the side porch descends the stairs to meet the train! Photo of the other side and the back. Minimal flaws! It is all original, completely intact and very clean -- plus it lights and works perfectly! Photo of the instruction sheet and the 145C contactor. Has the correct original instruction sheet #445-55, dated 1/53 (tears, tape) and the correct original 145C contactor. Photo of the top of the box. Grade 6+ original box (corner tape is not original; stains; "period" writing; no inserts). Photo of the bottom of the box. A few flaws but the box is square and sturdy! It will protect the Switch Tower in shipping and in storage. Photo of the manufacturer's information and year on the box. The corrugated box was made by the St. Joe / Kraft Paper Co. and the year (designated by a "3") is shown on the manufacturer's information side of the box. A great layout item that provides some interesting action -- and it comes in a very useful box! |
| 3366-100 | Box of Horses | E++/OB | Yes | $ 45 SOLD |
Here's an item that does not come up for sale very often: a set of nine (9) good-looking, WHITE horses for the 3366 Circus Car and Circus Corral in a grade 6+ original box (missing one inner flap; tears; creases).
Another view of the box. Eight of the horses are ORIGINAL and one is a reproduction item. Only the second time we have ever had this item available for separate sale; white horses are fairly scarce (as is the box). |
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