ANTIQUE PRE-WAR LIONEL ELECTRIC 250 ENGINE 0-4-0, 0 GAUGE. Up for review is the. Antique Lionel 250, O Gauge, Prewar 0-4-0 Electric Locomotive. This locomotive features a tinplate body, motor with manual reverse unit, lights, combination couplers, and metal wheels. This locomotive measures approximately 7 ½ inches long. The electric engine has a terra cotta base with orange cab. It was manufactured by Lionel in 1934. This engine runs forward and reverse. The paint and patina are what is expected for an item that is 90 years old. This electric engine is in very good condition. See pictures for more details.