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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 52
Fire Car
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Click here to go to our RR Work Cars Page . . .
. . . to read about a nice, boxed Fire Car from 1958-61 that was NEVER USED!
53
Rio Grande
Snowplow ===>
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Click here to go to our RR Work Cars Page to read about a boxed, very clean and
great-running Rio Grande Snowplow from 1957.
56
Minneapolis
& St. Louis
Yard Switcher E+++
Yes
$ 750
A M. & St. L Mine Transport 2-4-2 Vulcan switcher from 1958 only:
Photo of the other side.
Has a red-painted body with white-painted cab sides and red heat-stamped lettering. Has original white-painted metal side railings plus operating couplers.
Photo of the front.
A few paint chips on the metal railings and that's about it for flaws!
Photo of the back.
The unit is sharp: very, very clean with crisp lettering and a nice rust-free chassis plus there are no screw cracks and the window struts are intact! It will represent an upgrade for most collectors!
An "aerial" view.
It was serviced and this very-low-mileage unit runs great and rather quietly!
Another "aerial" view.
We have had very few 56 Mine Transports for sale over the years! It is a very scarce item that is extremely hard to find! This very colorful, very attractive, very prototypical loco is ready for your layout or your display shelf!
69
Maintenance Car
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Click here to go to our Railroad Work Cars Page . . .
. . . to read about a sharp, boxed motorized Maintenance Car from 1960-62 that was NEVER USED!
211 Texas Special
Alco AA Units Power
unit:
E+++
Dummy
unit:
E++ Yes
$295
A pair of Texas Special Alco AA diesels from early 1962:
Photo of the fronts.
These photogenic Alcos have a colorful red and white paint scheme!
Photo of the left side of the Power unit.
Power unit has 2-axle Magnetraction, headlight and a 2-position E-unit.
Photo of the right side of the Power unit.
Minimal flaws! The unit is very, very clean with beautiful graphics and nice vibrant paint plus the pilot (apron) is completely intact!
Two views of the Power unit's roof.
Photo of the right side of the Trailer unit.
The trailer unit has some minor box rub on the roof in the back that's about it for flaws!
Photo of the left side of the Trailer unit.
The unit is very, very clean with beautiful graphics and nice vibrant paint plus the pilot (apron) is completely intact!
Two views of the Trailer unit's roof.
Generic (reproduction) boxes are provided to help protect the units in shipping and in storage.
Photo of the reproduction boxes.
Has the correct original instruction sheet #211-6 dated 4/62.
Photo of the instruction sheet.
These very low-mileage Alcos were serviced and run great. They look nice and are not easy to find intact. We have not had 211 Texas Special Alcos for sale in over five years!
216
M & St. L
Alco A Unit E++
Yes
$325
A Minneapolis & St. Louis Alco A Diesel from 1964-66:
Photo of the other side.
Has a very attractive red and white paint scheme plus a headlight, a 2-position E-unit, traction tires and a weight in the cab for ballast.
Photo of the front & back.
Has a little box rub plus some minor surface rust on the sheet-metal frame and that is it for flaws! It is a very, very clean unit with very, very nice lettering, striping and graphics! The pilot (apron) is completely intact!
Two "aerial" views.
A (generic) reproduction box is provided to help protect the engine in shipping and in storage.
Photo of the reproduction box.
Check your collection! This is the first time we have ever had a 216 available for sale! It is a RARE piece and this one is sharp plus it was serviced and it lights and runs great!
Note that the 216P only appeared in two uncatalogued sets and was paired with a 213T in both as Lionel never made a 216T Dummy A unit!
222
Rio Grande
Alco Diesel VG
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.
The cab has a few scratches, a couple of paint chips and some box rub plus the striping is a little worn in spots on the left side; in addition, there is some surface rust on the left side of the frame. However, none of the flaws are major and this engine still looks nice! The cab is completely intact and this unit is clean overall.
Photo of the front and back.
The diesel was serviced and it lights and runs great!
Two "aerial" views.
A (generic) reproduction box is provided to help protect the engine in shipping and in storage.
Photo of the reproduction box.
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 only the second 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.
224
United States Navy
Alco AB Units =======
A unit:
E+++
Un-run
B unit:
E++
Un-run
======= Yes
$595
Lionel provided little in the way of motive power for the military rolling stock available but here is a sharp set of all-original U.S. Navy Alco AB Diesel units from 1960-62 that were NEVER USED!!!
Photo of the Power unit.
Has 2-axle Magnetraction, operating headlight and a 3-position E-unit.
Photo of the other side.
Has a painted-blue body with white, heat-stamped lettering plus a sheet metal frame.
Photo of the front and back.
A tiny amount of box rub and that is it for imperfections! The unit is very, very clean with nice vibrant paint and gorgeous lettering! The pilot (apron) is intact -- no cracks; no repairs! We "bench" tested this unit and it lights and runs fine!
Two "aerial" views.
Photo of the Dummy unit.
The matching B unit also a painted-blue body with white, heat-stamped lettering plus a sheet metal frame.
Photo of the other side.
A few muted (but very readable) letters on one side and that's it for flaws!
Photo of the front and back.
The unit is completely intact and very, very clean with nice vibrant paint and strong lettering overall!
Two "aerial" views.
Navy Alcos do not show up for sale very often in any condition! In addition, finding unused locomotives is very, very unusual! We also have the matching Navy Caboose! Click here to go to our Caboose Page to read about a very, very nice 6017-200 Navy Caboose.
These diesels came unboxed in one catalogued set: the "Navy Land-Sea-Air" set #1633 offered in 1960 only plus they came in five uncatalogued sets (during the years of 1960, 1961 & 1962). Also, in 1961 and 1962, in order to use up unsold 1960 inventory, Lionel offered the AB units individually (boxed separately) rather than as a pair.
231P
Rock Island
Alco Diesel E+++
Yes
$285
A sharp-looking RI diesel from 1961-63: has a black-painted body with a white roofline stripe, white heat-stamped lettering and a white heat-stamped Rock Island herald on the nose. Has Magnetraction, a 2-position E-unit and an operating headlight.
Photo of the right side of the engine.
Minimal flaws! The pilot (front apron) is completely intact and this unit is nice -- very, very clean with crisp lettering, sharp striping and nice, vibrant paint!
Photo of the front.
Serviced and this low-mileage and very peppy unit lights and runs great!
An "aerial" view.
Photo of the sealed end of the reproduction box.
While most 231 Rock Island Alcos came unboxed in sets, a reproduction (correct "Meads Container" box) is provided to help protect the engine in shipping and in storage.
Photo of the open end of the reproduction box.
A high-quality, attractive and smooth-running engine!
520 Boxcab Electric
E++
Yes
$165
A 2-4-0 unpainted red GE 80-ton electric motorized unit from 1956-57: has white heat-stamped lettering and striping plus a chemically blackened sheet-metal frame.
Photo of the other side.
Has one fixed coupler and one operating tab coupler.
Photo of one end.
Minor chips in the striping on both sides and that's it for flaws! The unit is very, very clean with nice graphics! There are no cracks and both holding tabs are intact! Has a repro pantograph.
Photo of the other end.
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 was serviced and it runs great!
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. The prototype (which also carried the number 520) was made by GE and sold to the Chile Exploration Company for use in its copper mines. Note that Lionel never made a component box for this unit.
600
M-K-T
NW2 Switcher E+
Yes
$375
A very, very interesting item: the Missouri-Kansas-Texas diesel yard switcher with a gray-painted frame and chemically-blackened platform end railings! Has an unpainted red cab with white heat-stamped numbering and medallions.
Photo of the other side.
This early-production unit from 1955 has double-axle Magnetraction and operating couplers.
Photo of the front.
Cab: common hairline screw crack in front (no loss of plastic) plus some light surface scratches. The cab is very, very clean with crisp lettering!
Photo of the back.
Chassis: some small paint chips on the frame and railing platforms but that's about it for flaws! The chassis is clean and rust free.
Two "aerial" views.
This good-looking, low-mileage loco was serviced and it runs great!
A (generic) reproduction box (with well-made inserts) is provided to help protect the engine in shipping and in storage.
Photo of the reproduction box and the inserts.
This is the first time we have had this version of the 600 M-K-T! Very few collectors own this item as is a very, very hard item to find! If you like unusual pieces, take a look at this colorful, very photogenic engine.
602
Seaboard
NW2 Switcher E+/OB
Yes
$195
The red and black "SEABOARD RAILROAD" diesel yard switcher from 1957-58: has Magnetraction, a functional horn and an operating headlight.
Photo of the other side.
Common screwhole crack (which is very, very tiny and no loss of plastic) plus one paint chip on the left side under the cab window and that's it for flaws. This unit is sharp: very, very clean with nice lettering and intact decals!
Photo of the front and back.
The frame is equally as nice -- NO battery damage and the rust-free chassis is clean inside and out!
Two "aerial" views.
Lights and runs great plus the horn works well!
Photo of the instruction sheet.
Has the original instruction sheet #602-19, dated 5/57.
Photo of the box.
Grade 5+ original box (one un-original end flap and that end is taped shut; lots of tape; tears; creases; cuts; scrapes; minor writing; "aged" look).
Another view of the box.
Various flaws but this hard-to-find box has the RARE coupler inserts and it is square and sturdy; it will protect the loco in shipment and in storage.
Photo of the RARE inserts and a third view of the box.
Check your collection: we have had very few 602 Seaboard switchers over the years as it is not an easy engine to find and this one represents only the third boxed 602 Seaboard switcher we have ever had for sale! This good-looking, low-mileage unit was serviced and it is ready for your display shelf or layout.
610
Erie
NW2 Switcher E+
Yes
$225
An "ERIE" diesel yard switcher from 1955 only: has a black-painted body plus yellow heat-stamped numbering and a yellow heat-stamped Erie medallion on each side. Version with a black-painted frame and platform railings and steps.
Photo of the other side.
Has Magnetraction and operating couplers.
Photo of the front.
Common hairline screw crack in front (tiny and no loss of plastic) and some minor rub marks on the graphics plus the frame has a few rust spots and some paint loss on one side.
Photo of the back.
The unit is very clean overall with strong graphics. It was serviced and this low-mileage loco runs great!
Two "aerial" views.
Has the correct, original instruction sheet #600-28 dated 7/55.
Photo of the instruction sheet.
A (generic) reproduction box (with well-made inserts) is provided to help protect the engine in shipping and in storage.
Photo of the reproduction box and the inserts.
We have not had a 610 Erie NW2 Switcher in over five years as it is not an easy engine to find in nice condition!
614
Alaska
NW2
Yard Switcher E+
Yes
$225
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.
Some minor paint loss on the frame and that's about it for flaws! 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.
Two "aerial" views.
Serviced and this low-mileage unit lights and runs great! It is one of the nicest 614 Switchers we have ever had!
Click here to go to Our Archives Page to read more about 614 Alaska Switchers
Need the 6464-825 Alaska Boxcar and/or the 6636 Alaska Quad Hopper? We have both for sale right now!
Click here to go to our Freight Cars Page to read about the 6464-825 ARR Boxcar & the
6636 ARR Hopper.
Need the 6027 Alaska Caboose to bring up the rear of your train? We also have that item for sale right now!
Click here to go to the Caboose Page to read the 6027 ARR SP-type Caboose.
616
Santa Fe
NW2 Switcher E++
Yes
$195
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.
633
Santa Fe
NW2 Switcher E+
Yes
$375
The A.T.S.F. diesel yard switcher from 1962 only:
Photo of the other side
Has an operating headlight, traction tire and single fixed coupler.
Photo of the front.
The frame has a few small surface rust spots and that's about it for flaws. It is a very, very clean unit with crisp lettering and sharp striping -- and the front is NOT cracked!
An "aerial" view.
Serviced and this extremely low-mileage loco lights and runs great!
A (generic) reproduction box (with well-made inserts) is provided to help protect the engine in shipping and in storage.
Photo of the reproduction box and the inserts.
With its blue-painted body and yellow-painted safety stripes, it is striking and at the same time -- one of the more attractive yard switchers produced by Lionel in the later postwar era. This is only the third 633 Santa Fe we have ever had for sale as it is not that easy to find in collector-quality condition. Since this engine was available in only one catalogued set (plus a few promotional sets that were produced in small numbers), the 633 is a very scarce item. Note that Lionel never made a separate component box for this engine.
634 Santa Fe
NW2 Switcher Ex.
Yes
$135
A nice A.T.S.F. diesel yard switcher: it is the version from 1965-66 without safety stripes. Has a blue painted body with yellow heat-stamped lettering.
Photo of the other side
Has an operating headlight, 2-position E-unit, ballast weight, traction tire and two fixed couplers.
Photo of the front and back.
Has a paint chip on the roof in the rear, some minor box rub, a few rust spots on the frame plus the common screw crack in front (small and no loss of plastic). It is a very clean unit with sharp graphics and crisp lettering.
Two "aerial" views.
Serviced and this low-mileage loco lights and runs great!
This engine was available as a separate sale item so a box is known to exist but it mostly came unboxed in outfit #11530 -- a catalogued set sold in 1965 and 1966. This is only the second 634 Santa Fe from 1965-66 that we have ever had for sale!
635
Union Pacific
NW2 Switcher E+++
Yes
$375
Here's an item we rarely have for sale: the uncatalogued UP diesel yard switcher from 1965 only:
Photo of the other side.
Has a yellow-painted body with red side stripes and predominantly red heat-stamped lettering. The decorations on this locomotive are very unusual as the right side has the slogan "ROAD OF THE STREAMLINERS" while the legend on the left side reads "SERVES ALL THE WEST" and the engine's number & roadname abbreviation are in white on the front.
Photo of the front.
Has an operating headlight, traction tire, weighted body and two fixed couplers.
Photo of the back.
Minimal flaws! The unit is very, very clean with crisp lettering, sharp striping and nice vibrant paint -- plus the front is NOT cracked!
Two "aerial" views.
A (generic) reproduction box (with well-made inserts) is provided to help protect the engine in shipping and in storage.
Photo of the reproduction box and the inserts.
This photogenic and very-low-mileage engine was serviced and it lights and runs great! Only the third 635 Union Pacific Diesel we have ever had for sale -- as it is not that easy to find in collector-quality condition. Note that the 635 only came in six promotional outfits and no component box exists for this engine.
1055
Texas Special
Alco Diesel E+
Yes
$110
A good-looking Texas Special Alco A unit from 1959-1960: has a red-painted body (on a black mold) with white heat-stamped lettering and a closed pilot. It is the version without the front ledge.
Photo of the right side of the engine.
Has an operating headlight and a weight in the cab for ballast but that's it for features on this non-deluxe, (forward-running-only) "Plain Jane" unit.
Photo of the front and back.
Some box rub in spots and that's about it for flaws on the cab! It is completely intact and very clean with nice crisp lettering. The frame has some minor surface rust but overall, the chassis is very, very clean!
Two "aerial" views.
A (generic) reproduction box is provided to help protect the engine in shipping and in storage.
Photo of the reproduction box.
Only the second 1055 Alco in nice shape we have ever had! The unit was serviced and it lights and runs great! It will look great on a display shelf but it is also a very low-mileage engine that will provide years of enjoyment on someone's layout!
2240
Wabash
F3 AB Units ========
Power A:
E+
Dummy B:
E+++
======== Yes
$825
The blue and white Wabash F3 AB units from 1956 only.
Photo of the Power unit.
Power unit: Magnetraction, single vertical motor, functional horn, operating headlight, original numberboards.
Photo of the right side of the Power unit.
Common hairline screw crack in front (no loss of plastic) plus some paint chips and glue residue on the left side; that's about it for flaws on the cab. It is very, very clean with beautiful lettering and nice vibrant paint!
Photo of the front of the Power unit.
Usual paint chips on the pilot and frame; that's about it for flaws on the chassis! It is very, very clean with nice vibrant paint -- and there is no battery damage!
Two views of the Power unit's roof.
Lights and runs great -- plus the horn works!
Photo of the "Dummy" B unit.
Dummy unit: all original and it is the correct "B" unit for the 2240 single-motor Wabash F3 as it has the white center stripe that does not extend the full-length of the sides. (The "B" unit for the 2367 double-motor Wabash F3 has a full-length white center stripe.)
Photo of the other side of the "B" Unit.
Minimal flaws on both the cab and the chassis!
Photo showing both ends of the B unit.
The unit is stunning: completely intact and very, very clean with crisp lettering and nice vibrant paint!
Two views of the B unit's roof.
Only the third pair of 2240 Wabash Diesels that we have ever had in collector-quality condition! These very, very low-mileage units were serviced and they are ready for a layout or a display case.
2321
Lackawanna
F-M
Trainmaster E+/OB
Yes
$825
SOLD A maroon-top Lackawanna Fairbanks Morse diesel from 1954: has dual motors, Magnetraction, operating horn and a light on each end.
Photo of the other side.
Common screwhole cracks (very small; no loss of plastic) plus some box rub on the top of the stacks on the roof.
Close-up of the "LACKAWANNA" lettering on both sides.
The cab is very, very clean with nice vibrant paint & striping, strong lettering & decals that are almost 100% intact!
Photo of one end.
The chassis is also very, very clean and there is NO battery damage!
Photo of the other end.
Has the ORIGINAL metal catwalks (some tarnishing & surface rust) and the ORIGINAL end rails.
Two "aerial" views.
Has the original instruction sheet #2321-85, dated 9/54.
Photo of the instruction sheet.
Photo of the sealed end of the box.
Grade 8 original box (tears; a small amount of un-original tape; writing).
Photo of the open end of the box.
The corrugated box was made by the St. Joe Paper Co.
Photo of the manufacturer's data, identification & date.
Has the insert (tears; stains; one coupler tab is missing) and this box is solid: clean, square and sturdy!
Photo of the box insert.
With its twin motors and resulting pulling strength, the impressive-looking 2321 is one of the most powerful locomotives made by Lionel in the postwar era. This low-mileage unit is sharp -- it was serviced and it is ready for your layout or display shelf! It lights and runs great plus the horn works! The maroon top 2321 is much harder to find than the gray top version.
Our Archives Page: more information on 2321 Lackawanna FMs.
Still thinking about this engine? A recent Kalmbach Books (Classic Toy Trains) publication just listed the 2321 as one of the TOP 100 postwar Lionel collectible items! See page 35 of the book "Collectible Lionel Classics" for author Roger Carp's depiction of the Lackawanna FM's provenance including its design, development and history.
2331
Virginian FM Trainmaster
Ex.
Yes
$ 825
A good-looking black and yellow Virginian Fairbanks Morse diesel from 1955: has dual motors, Magnetraction, operating horn and a light on each end.
Photo of the other side.
Flaws: both sides have a scuff/scratch in the middle near the bottom; has a few small paint chips; the center railings and center catwalks were replaced; the two small original side catwalks have rust; has the usual hairline factory screw cracks on each end (no loss of plastic).
Photo of the cab end.
Even with those common imperfections, this engine looks great as it is very clean with nice vibrant paint, crisp lettering and near perfect decals! The unit has a very clean chassis with a nice rust-free frame and there is no battery damage!
Photo of the other end.
This low-mileage unit was serviced and it lights and runs great -- plus the horn works.
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. We have had very few 2331 black Virginian FMs for sale as they are not that easy to find.
2338
Milwaukee Road
GP7
Road Switcher E+/OB
Yes
$450
A sharp black & orange Milwaukee Road "Geep" from 1956: version with interrupted "true orange" band around a black painted cab; has the Milwaukee Road herald with a dark-brown background.
Photo of the other side.
Has Magnetraction, operating horn and a light on each end.
Photo of the cab end.
Minor box rub plus a few very small spots of discoloration and that's it for flaws on the cab! It is very, very clean with nice vibrant paint, crisp lettering and sharp graphics plus there are no cracks!
Photo of the other end.
A few small paint chips on the frame and that's about it for flaws on the chassis! It is very, very clean and rust free -- plus there is no battery damage!
Two "aerial" views.
Has the correct original instruction sheet #2328-6 dated 3/56 (tears, creases, wrinkled; tape).
Photo of the instruction sheet.
Photo of the box.
Grade 7 original "Late Classic" box (tears; creases; tape inside; glue residue; factory tape residue).
Another view of the box.
Has two well-made reproduction inserts and this box is clean, square and sturdy and even with the imperfections, it is one of the nicest 2338 Classic boxes we have ever had!
Photo of the inserts and another view of the box.
The box type and instruction sheet date help to determine that this engine is a 1956 item! (Note that the Milwaukee Road GP7 from 1955 only came in a corrugated box that is much easier to find while the 2338 from 1956 came in either a carryover corrugated box or the Classic box).
This low-mileage "Geep" looks great plus it was serviced and it is ready for your layout as it lights and runs well plus the horn works!
Our Archives Page: more on 2338 Milwaukee Road GP7 diesels.
Still thinking about this engine? A recent Kalmbach Books (Classic Toy Trains) publication just listed the 2338 GP7 (short for "General Purpose") as one of the TOP 100 postwar Lionel collectible items! See page 37 of the book "Collectible Lionel Classics" for author Roger Carp's depiction of the 2338's provenance including its design, development and history.
2348
M & St. L
GP9 Diesel E+/OB
Yes
$525
A sharp Minneapolis & St. Louis Diesel GP9 Road Switcher from 1958-59: has Magnetraction, horn and an operating headlight on each end. Red painted body with a blue-painted cab roof plus heat-stamped lettering (red on white and white on red).
Photo of the other side.
Has one thin scratch on the right side plus some box rub and a few minor scuffs but that's about it for flaws!
Photo of the cab end.
It is a very nice, all-original loco -- very, very clean with nice vibrant paint, crisp lettering and gorgeous striping! The chassis is also very clean -- both inside and out! plus there are no cracks and no battery damage!
Photo of the other end.
Serviced and everything works properly -- including the horn! It lights and this peppy unit runs great!
Two "aerial" views.
Photo of the open end of the box.
Grade 8+ original box (creases; tears). The box is clean, square and sturdy -- it is the nicest 2348 box we have ever seen!
Photo of the sealed end of the box.
This Star Corrugated Box Company box is very, very tough to find -- and this one is solid! Has two decent (home-made) inserts that help stabilize the engine inside the box.
Photo of the manufacturer's information & the inserts.
The 2348 was new for 1958 and it was the first GP9 offered by Lionel. This unit looks great and it is in a very, very nice box!
2356
Southern
F3 AA Units ========
Power A:
E++
Dummy A:
E++
======== Yes
$895
SOLD A good-looking pair of Southern Railway F3 AA units from 1954-56: very attractive green-painted lower side stripes and fronts with thin yellow rubber-stamped detailing stripes and yellow heat-stamped lettering.
Photo of the noses.
Photo of the Power Unit.
Power "A" unit: Magnetraction, twin horizontal motors and operating headlight plus original numberboards, original decals and original porthole lenses.
Photo of the right side of the Power Unit.
A few minor paint chips and that's about it for flaws on the cab. It is very, very clean with sharp striping, crisp lettering and nice vibrant paint plus there is nothing broken or cracked. A few paint chips on the frame and that's it for flaws! The chassis is very, very clean inside and out and the unit lights and runs great!
Two views of the Power unit's roof.
Photo of the right side of the "Trailer" (Dummy) Unit.
Dummy "A" unit: functional horn and operating headlight plus original numberboards, original decals and original porthole lenses.
Photo of the left side of the "Trailer" Unit.
A few minor surface scratches and that's about it for flaws on the cab. The cab is very, very clean with nice striping and crisp lettering plus there is nothing broken or cracked. The frame has a very, very small amount of deterioration from a minor battery leak and that's it for flaws! The chassis is very, very clean inside and out! The light and horn both work!
Two views of the Dummy unit's roof.
With its dual motors and resulting pulling power, the 2356 is one of the most powerful engines made by Lionel in the postwar era. The 2356 Southern AA combination was available as a separate sale item from 1954 to 1956. It is one of the harder F3 diesel sets to find in collector-quality condition. Both units were serviced and they are ready for your display shelf or layout.
2367
Wabash
F3 AB Units =========
Power A:
E+
Dummy B:
E++
========= Yes
$895
The sharp-looking blue and white Wabash F3 AB units from 1955 only.
Photo of the Power unit.
Power unit: Magnetraction, twin vertical motors, functional horn, operating headlight & original numberboards.
Photo of the right side of the Power unit.
The left side has a couple of paint chips and some minor touch-up along the roofline plus a few light scratches and that's about it for flaws on the cab. The shell is very, very clean with crisp lettering, sharp striping and nice vibrant paint -- plus the front decal is largely intact and there are no cracks!
Photo of the front and back of the Power unit.
The frame has some minor paint loss in spots and that's about it for flaws on the chassis! It is very clean with nice vibrant paint -- and there is no battery damage!
Two views of the Power unit's roof.
Serviced and this unit lights and runs great -- plus the horn works!
Photo of the "Dummy" B unit.
Dummy unit: it is the correct "B" unit for the 2367 double-motor Wabash F3 as it has the full-length white center stripe on the sides. (The "B" unit for the 2240 single-motor Wabash F3 has a less-than-full-length white center stripe.)
Photo of the other side of the "B" Unit.
A few small scratches on the cab plus the frame has some box rub and that's about it for flaws on the "B" unit.
Photo showing both ends of the B unit.
The unit is very, very clean with crisp lettering, sharp striping and nice vibrant paint!
Two views of the B unit's roof.
With its dual motors and resulting pulling power, the 2367 is one of the most powerful engines made by Lionel in the postwar era. Its attractive paint scheme makes it a nice shelf piece as well. This 2367 AB combination is one of the nicest pairs we have ever had!
3360
Burro Crane
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Click here to go to our RR Work Cars Page to read about a very nice, boxed Burro Crane
from 1956-57.
3927 Operating
Track Cleaner Car ===>
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Track Cleaning Car from 1957.
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