Lionel 700 Series Early Electric Locomotives
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Lionel No. 700 Electric Locomotives
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Lionel No. 700 Electric Locomotives
General Information
The Lionel No. 700 0-4-0 Electric Locomotive was introduced in 1915 and was issued through 1916. The No. 700 Electric Locomotive is considered to be the first “O” Gauge locomotive issued by The Lionel Manufacturing Company. The No. 700 Electric Locomotive was based on the New York Central S electric locomotives. The No. 700 was the smallest of the four electric locomotives issued by Lionel as part of the 700 Series of electric locomotives. This locomotive was included as a component of two small low end or entry level early passenger and freight prewar sets.
The No. 700 Electric Locomotive measures 6 1/4-inches in length. The locomotives have a single low pedestal headlight, decorative bell, Y-shape stanchions, and early hook and slot couplers. The No. 700 locomotive had no manual reverse and ran in one direction only. The “700” and “New York Central” herald were rubber stamped in gold on the sides of the locomotive cab. These stampings were weak and are often partially or completely missing from handling and wear. All of the locomotives were issued in dark green with red trim around the windows.
Variations of the No. 700 Electric Locomotives include changes to the pick-up assembly and motor. The first locomotives had gold painted ventilators.
Lionel also issued a special No. 728 Electric Locomotive in 1915 for the Quaker Oats Company. This locomotive was identical to 1915 version of the No. 700 Locomotive, except that the sides of the cab were stamped “728” and “Quaker”. This locomotive is extremely scarce.
Lionel No. 700 Electric Locomotives
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1. No. 700 Electric Locomotive in dark green (1915). The locomotive had gold painted ventilators. The locomotive had a Type 1 motor and the pick-up assembly was attached with rivets embossed with an “L”. The pick-up plate was blank.
2. No. 700 Electric Locomotive in dark green (1915-1916). The locomotive had gold painted ventilators. The locomotive had a Type 2 motor and the pick-up assembly was attached with standard rivets. The pick-up plate included “The Lionel Manufacturing Co.”.
3. No. 700 Electric Locomotive in dark green (1916). The locomotive ventilators were painted dark green to match the body. The locomotive had a Type 2 motor and the pick-up assembly was attached with standard rivets. The pick-up plate included “The Lionel Manufacturing Co.”.
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