Vintage PRE-WAR GUNMETAL GRAY 224E Prairie 2-6-2 Steam Engine + 2689W Sheet Metal Tender. Please review the photos as they are part of the description. A bit of history. Built from 1938 until 1941. Black with diecast 2224 tender. Zinc alloy diecast superstructure, earlier models stamped 224E on a metal plate under the cab window, later models stamped 224 only. E-unit reversing, headlight, box coupler, and a diecast all metal 2224W deluxe tender. Loco was first produced in 1938 in gunmetal grey livery with number board 224E, and a waffle-type 2689W sheet metal tender (also found on 238 Penn Torpedo locos and 265 Commodore Vanderbilt locos). In 1939, a highly detailed gunmetal diecast tender was introduced, and later that year, black replaced the gunmetal grey version. A “T” on the tender designates no whistle. The metal tenders are difficult to find, having been replaced with plastic topped tenders in 1940 and 1941. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Railroads & Trains\Locomotives”. The seller is “boomerborn” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Power Type: AC
- Assembly Status: Ready to Go/Pre-built
- Color: Gray
- Wheel Configuration: 2-6-2
- Material: Diecast, Tin
- Year Manufactured: 1938
- Grade: C-5 Good
- Control System: Analog
- Gauge: O
- Vintage: Yes
- Brand: Lionel
- Type: Steam Locomotive
- Theme: Transportation
- Features: Limited Edition
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
