This was part of my uncle collection who was an avid Lionel Train Collector. There is a little dust from being on display, but other than that it is in perfect condition. These have not been run in about 20 years, so it is suggested that they be inspected and lubricated before running. I took it to a local Lionel train expert who said that based on its condition, it was restored to the highest quality, Based on his knowledge of the Train Collectors Association Grading standards that it is a R-5 or R-4. He couldn’t say for sure without an original on hand to match the paint gloss finish. As you can see from the pictures, my uncle even sourced reproduction boxes to match. New Haven 2242P/2242C Production: 1958 & 1959 History. Lionel painted these in the famous New Haven McGinnis white scheme with, orange and black checkerboard painting scheme that sticks out over all others. Lionel catalogued these diesel as a Super-O diesel the only time a single-motored F3 was catalogued as a Super-O diesel. Standard features: A unit include: white, orange and black painted areas over a gray shell, single motor, Magnetraction, functional horn, three-position E-unit, operating front coupler with a non-operating rear coupler, a illuminated headlight, illuminated number boards, dual ornamental horns plus rear metal ladder steps mounted on the frame. PLEASE always use the “ZOOM” feature when looking at any and all pictures.
