Rare Pre-War Lionel No. Made in U. Product Details: Brand: Lionel Model: No. 224 Steam Locomotive Gauge: O Gauge Era: Vintage Pre-War (Late 1930s / Early 1940s) Body: Heavy die-cast metal with great authentic patina Condition Description (Please Read Carefully):Valve Gear Issue: Please note that one side of the valve gear linkage is broken. The small black accent piece/eccentric crank that secures the metal rods to the main drive wheel is fractured (clearly documented in the close-up photo). It will require a simple part replacement or repair. Aside from the broken linkage piece, the locomotive is in fantastic cosmetic shape for its age. The undercarriage, gears, wheels, and pick-up rollers are show in the pictures.