When did the Lionel toy train come out?
This Identification Guide for Lionel Electric Trains covers the “Post-war Era” only from 1945 until 1969. ionel produced a wide variety of locomotives throughout the entire Post-war period. Wheel configuration determines the type of locomotive.
What kind of locomotive is a Lionel train?
One of these engines is the 2-8-4 Berkshire No. 726 & 736 that was in production from 1946 until 1966. Refer to the Track Identification Page for details on locomotive and rolling stock compatibility. Lionel almost always placed their identification number underneath the cab of the locomotive.
How many pieces of rolling stock were in Lionel’s train?
It was also a long train by Lionel standards as seven pieces of rolling stock accompanied the engine & tender — including an “O” gauge boxcar! Photo of the bottom.
How did Lionel train benefit from World War 2?
Lionel participates in New York’s World Fair. Lionel benefited financially from defense production during World War II, but toy train production was put on hold. So boys (and their dads) were encouraged to “plan your postwar railroad” in Lionel’s Model Builder magazine and Railroad Planning Book.
When did Lionel trains stop making electric trains?
This Identification Guide for Lionel Electric Trains covers the “Post-war Era” only from 1945 until 1969. During this period Lionel produced a wide variety of engines, rolling stock, accessories, track and transformers. We are listing those engines, cars and accessories that Lionel produced in O Scale.
It was also a long train by Lionel standards as seven pieces of rolling stock accompanied the engine & tender — including an “O” gauge boxcar! Photo of the bottom.
One of these engines is the 2-8-4 Berkshire No. 726 & 736 that was in production from 1946 until 1966. Refer to the Track Identification Page for details on locomotive and rolling stock compatibility. Lionel almost always placed their identification number underneath the cab of the locomotive.
When did the postwar Lionel train box come out?
Postwar Lionel Original Set (“Outfit”) Boxes: Photo of two sides including the numbered end. A St. Joe (Kraft) Paper Co. corrugated box for a 9-piece freight set sold in 1957: the outfit was headed up by a 2037 Steam Engine and was sold with “027” track.
