THE FOLLOWING LAMP POST ARE DOCUMENTED BELOW
No. 35 BOULEVARD LAMP POST 1940 – 1942, 1945 – 1949
No. 52 PAINTED ALUMINUM LAMP POST 1933 – 1941
No. 53 LAMP POST 1931 – 1942
No. 54 LAMP POST 1929 – 1935
No. 56 Lamp Post 1924 – 1942, 1946 – 1949
No. 57 LAMP POSTS 1922 – 1942
No. 58 LAMP POST 1922 – 1942, 1946 – 1950
No. 59 LAMP POST 1920 – 1936
No. 61 LAMP POST 1914 – 1942
No. 63 DOUBLE LAMP POST 1933-1942
No. 64 HIGHWAY LAMP POST 1940 – 1942, 1945 – 1949
No. 67 LAMP POST 1915-1932
No. 70 LAMP POST 1948 – 1950
No. 71 LAMP POST 1949 – 1959
No. 75. SET OF TWO TEAR DROP LAMPS 1961 – 1963
No. 76 SET OF THREE BOULEVARD LAMPS 1959 – 1966, 1968 – 1969
No. B76 “027” SET OF THREE BOULEVARD LAMPS 1966
No. 35 BOULEVARD LAMP POST 1940 – 1942, 1945 – 1949
Lionel Lamps
Lionel No. 35 BOULEVARD LAMP POST
1940 – 1942, 1945 – 1949
information and pictures courtesy of “The MacNair Collection”
General Information
The Lionel No. 35 Boulevard Lamp Post was introduced in 1940 and was issued through 1942. The No. 35 Boulevard Lamp was also carried over to the post war period from 1945 through 1949. The No. 35 Boulevard Lamp Post has a diecast base and post, an eight-sided lamp enclosure made of translucent white plastic, an eight-sided painted plastic cap with delicate points and a center screw-in metal spire. The boulevard lamp post has a clear bulb. The number “35” and “Lionel Corp” are embossed on the underside of the base. The wires to power the lamp are connected to a pair of metal spring clips on the underside of the base. The boulevard lamp 6 1/8-inches tall.
The No. 35 Boulevard Lamp Post was initially issued painted silver. In later prewar production, the boulevard lamp was painted gray. For post war, the color was returned to silver.
Lionel No. 35 Boulevard Lamp Post
1. No. 35 Boulevard Lamp Post in silver (1940-41).
2. No. 35 Boulevard Lamp Post in gray (1942).
3. No. 35 Boulevard Lamp Post in silver (1945-49).
1. No. 35 Boulevard Lamp Post in silver (1940-41).
2. No. 35 Boulevard Lamp Post in gray (1942).
3. No. 35 Boulevard Lamp Post in silver (1945-49).
No. 52 PAINTED ALUMINUM LAMP POST 1933 – 1941
No. 52 PAINTED ALUMINUM LAMP POST
1933 – 1941
Lionel prewar No. 52 painted aluminum lamp post with frosted white bulb, two wires and a red cardboard ring in OB. Produced 1933-1941.
Courtesy of “The Peterson Collecti
No. 53 LAMP POST 1931 – 1942
Lionel Lamps
Lionel No. 53 Lamp Post
1931 – 1942
information and photos courtesy of “The MacNair Collection”
General Information
The Lionel No. 53 Lamp Post was introduced in 1931 and was issued through 1942. The No. 53 Lamp Post has a diecast base with two terminal posts, diecast pole and an upright socket with a decorative white bulb. The number “53-1” is embossed on the underside of the base. The lamp post stands 8 ½-inches tall.
The No. 53 Lamp Post was issued in a variety of colors including light mojave, silver, ivory, gray and white. The early No. 53 lamp post was produced in two sizes, either short (6 3/4-inches) or tall (8 7/8-inches). The No. 53 Lamp Post was also included in the 1931-32 Ives Catalogs as No. 1882.
Lionel No. 53 Lamp Post
1. No. 53 Lamp Post in light mojave. Short lamp post.
2. No. 53 Lamp Post in light mojave. Tall lamp post.
Comparison of Short and Tall No. 53 Lamp Posts
1. No. 53 Lamp Post in light mojave. Short lamp post.
2. No. 53 Lamp Post in light mojave. Tall lamp post.
3. No. 53 Lamp Post in ivory.
4. No. 53 Lamp Post in white.
Comparison of Short and Tall No. 53 Lamp Posts
Early No. 53 Lamp Post Box
Late No. 53 Lamp Post Box
No. 53 LAMP POST
1931 – 1942
Lionel prewar O gauge two No. 53 lamp posts in OBs, one light Mojave and one ivory. The Mojave is the earlier version of the two. Produced 1931-1942.
Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”
No. 54 LAMP POST 1929 – 1935
Lionel Lamps
Lionel No. 54 Lamp Post
photos and information courtesy of “The MacNair Collection” unless otherwise noted
General Information
The Lionel No. 54 Lamp Post was introduced in 1929 and was issued through 1935. The No. 54 Lamp Post has a diecast base with two terminal posts, rolled metal pole and double stamped steel lamp reflectors suspended from two semi-circular “gooseneck” steel brackets. The No. 54 Lamp Post is very similar to the No. 59 Lamp Post except that it has two lights instead of one. The lamp post has two frosted bulbs and is sometimes rubber stamped “Lionel 54” on the bottom of the base. The No. 54 is the smaller version of the No. 67 Lionel double “gooseneck” style lamp post. The No. 54 Lamp Post stands 9 ½-inches tall.
The No. 54 Lamp Post was issued in a variety of colors including State brown, maroon, pea green and bright green.
Lionel No. 54 Lamp Post
1. No. 54 Lamp Post in State brown.
2. No. 54 Lamp Post in maroon.
3. No. 54 Lamp Post in pea green.
4. No. 54 Lamp Post in bright green.
No. 54 Lamp Post Box
1. No. 54 Lamp Post in State brown.
2. No. 54 Lamp Post in maroon.
3. No. 54 Lamp Post in pea green.
4. No. 54 Lamp Post in bright green.
No. 54 Lamp Post Box
another example of a maroon No. 54
No. 54 MAROON DOUBLE GOOSENECK LAMP POST
1925 – 1935
Lionel Prewar 54 Maroon double gooseneck Lamp Post in original box. Produced 1925-1935.
Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”
No. 56 Lamp Post 1924 – 1942, 1946 – 1949
Lionel Lamps
Lionel No. 56 Lamp Post
1924 – 1942, 1946 – 1949
information and pictures courtesy of “The MacNair Collection”
General Information
The Lionel No. 56 Lamp Post was introduced in 1924 and was issued through 1942. The No. 56 Lamp was also carried over to the post war period from 1946 through 1949. The No. 56 Lamp Post has a diecast base with two terminal posts, rolled metal pole and stamped steel lantern base and top holding a clear celluloid (typically yellowed) bulb enclosure. The lamp post has a clear bulb, nickel finial and is rubber stamped “LIONEL #56” or “56” on the bottom of the base. The lamp post stands 7 3/4-inches tall.
The No. 56 Lamp Post was issued in a variety of colors including mojave, pea green, copper, dark gray and bright green. For post war, the color was always bright green.
Lionel No. 56 Lamp Post
1. No. 56 Lamp Post in mojave.
2. No. 56 Lamp Post in pea green.
3. No. 56 Lamp Post in copper. The No. 56 Lamp Post in copper was used on scenic plots only.
4. No. 56 Lamp Post in dark gray.
5. No. 56 Lamp Post in bright green.
Additional No. 56 Lamp Photos
1. No. 56 Lamp Post in mojave.
2. No. 56 Lamp Post in pea green.
3. No. 56 Lamp Post in copper.
The No. 56 Lamp Post in copper was used on scenic plots only.
4. No. 56 Lamp Post in dark gray.
5. No. 56 Lamp Post in bright green.
Additional No. 56 Lamp Photos
No. 56 Lamp Post Early Box
No. 56 Lamp Post Late Box
No. 57 LAMP POSTS 1922 – 1942
Lionel Lamps
All No. 57 information and lamp posts supplied by Russ MacNair unless otherwise noted
Lionel No. 57 Lamp Posts
General Information
The Lionel No. 57 Lamp Post was introduced in 1922 and was issued through 1942. The No. 57 Lamp Post has a diecast base with two terminal posts, rolled metal pole and stamped steel lantern base and top holding a white celluloid bulb enclosure. The bulb enclosure has various street names either heat stamped or rubber stamped on the four sides. The lamp post has a clear bulb, nickel finial and is rubber stamped “LIONEL #57” on the bottom of the base. The lamp post stands 7 ½-inches tall.
The No. 57 Lamp Post was offered with a combination of the following street names – “Broadway”, “Main Street”, “5th Avenue”, “21st Street” and “42nd Street”. The street name lettering could be either black or silver and serif or sans serif. The No. 57 Lamp Post was normally painted orange. However, a version of the lamp painted yellow was made by Lionel for American Flyer.
Lionel No. 57 Lamp Posts
1. No. 57 Lamp Post in orange. Street names are “MAIN STREET”, “BROADWAY”, “MAIN STREET” and “BROADWAY” in serif lettering.
2. No. 57 Lamp Post in orange. Street names are “BROADWAY”, “42nd STREET”, “FIFTH AVENUE” and “21st STREET” in sans serif lettering.
3. No. 57 Lamp Post in orange. Street names are “BROADWAY”, “21st STREET”, “BROADWAY” and “21st STREET” in sans serif lettering.
4. No. 57 Lamp Post in orange. Street names are “FIFTH AVENUE”, “42nd STREET”, “FIFTH AVENUE” and “42nd STREET” in sans serif lettering.
5. No. 57 Lamp Post in orange. Street names are “FIFTH AVENUE”, “21st STREET”, “FIFTH AVENUE” and “21st STREET” in sans serif lettering.
6. No. 57 Lamp Post in orange. Street names are “MAIN STREET”, “BROADWAY”, “MAIN STREET” and “BROADWAY” in serif lettering. The street name lettering is silver.
7. No. 57 Lamp Post in yellow. Street names are “MAIN STREET”, “BROADWAY”, “MAIN STREET” and “BROADWAY” in serif lettering. American Flyer Catalog Number 2013.
Additional No. 57 Lamp Post Photos
Early No. 57 Lamp Post Box
Late No. 57 Lamp Post Box
No. 58 LAMP POST 1922 – 1942, 1946 – 1950
Lionel Lamps
Lionel No. 58 Lamp Post
photos and information courtesy of “The MacNair Collection” unless otherwise noted
General Information
The Lionel No. 58 Lamp Post was introduced in 1922 and was issued through 1942. The No. 58 Lamp Post was also carried over to the postwar period from 1946 through 1950. The No. 58 Lamp Post has a diecast base with two terminal posts, rolled metal pole and a single stamped steel lamp reflector suspended from a semi-circular “gooseneck” steel bracket. The edge of the base is embossed “The Lionel Corporation New York”. The lamp post has a frosted bulb and is often rubber stamped “LIONEL #58” on the bottom of the base. The No. 58 is the smallest version of the Lionel single “gooseneck” style lamp post compared to the mid-sized No. 59 Lamp Post and the larger No. 61 Lamp Post. The No. 58 Lamp Post stands 7 3/8-inches tall.
The No. 58 Lamp Post was issued dark green, maroon, orange, pea green, peacock blue and cream.
The postwar version of the No. 58 Lamp Post utilized a new mold and had several differences from the prewar version of the lamp post. The mold was modified to eliminate the “feet” on the base of the lamp. In addition, the postwar version of the lamp post eliminated the embossed lettering on the edge of the base and has “58-19 The Lionel Corporation New York” embossed on the underside of the base. Also, the postwar lamp post has only four filigree points in the “gooseneck” bracket instead of five for the prewar version. The postwar version of the lamp post was only available in cream.
Lionel No. 58 Lamp Post
1. No. 58 Lamp Post in dark green (1922-23).
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2. No. 58 Lamp Post in maroon (dates uncertain).
3. No. 58 Lamp Post in orange (1927).
4. No. 58 Lamp Post in pea green (1928-34).
5. No. 58 Lamp Post in peacock blue (1935-39).
6. No. 58 Lamp Post in cream (1940-42).
7. No. 58 Lamp Post in cream (1946-50).
Late Prewar / Early Postwar No. 58 Lamp Post Box
Late Postwar No. 58 Lamp Post Box
1. No. 58 Lamp Post in dark green (1922-23).
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2. No. 58 Lamp Post in maroon (dates uncertain).
another example of a maroon No. 58
No. 58 MAROON LAMP POST
dates uncertain
Lionel 58 maroon lamp post in OBs. Offered 1922-42 & postwar. The maroon version is circa Prewar 1925-1927.
Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”
3. No. 58 Lamp Post in orange (1927).
4. No. 58 Lamp Post in pea green (1928-34).
5. No. 58 Lamp Post in peacock blue (1935-39).
another example of a peacock No. 58
No. 58 PEACOCK LAMP POSTS
1935-1939
Lionel 58 peacock lamp posts in OBs. Offered 1922-42 & postwar. This peacock version is dated to Prewar 1935-1939.
Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”
6. No. 58 Lamp Post in cream (1940-42).
7. No. 58 Lamp Post in cream (1946-50).
another example of a cream No. 58
No. 58 CREAM LAMP POSTS
1940-1950
Lionel 58 cream lamp posts in OBs. Offered 1922-42 & postwar. This cream version is dated to Postwar 1940-1950.
Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”
Early No. 58 Lamp Post Box
Late Prewar / Early Postwar No. 58 Lamp Post Box
Late Postwar No. 58 Lamp Post Box
No. 59 LAMP POST 1920 – 1936
Lionel Lamps
Lionel No. 59 Lamp Post
All No. 59 information and lamp posts supplied by Russ MacNair unless otherwise noted
General Information
The Lionel No. 59 Lamp Post was introduced in 1920 and was issued through 1936. The No. 59 Lamp Post has a diecast base with two terminal posts, rolled metal pole and a single stamped steel lamp reflector suspended from a semi-circular “gooseneck” steel bracket. The lamp post has either a clear or frosted bulb and is sometimes rubber stamped “LIONEL #59” on the bottom of the base. The No. 59 is the mid-sized version of the Lionel single “gooseneck” style lamp between the smaller No. 58 Lamp Post and the larger No. 61 Lamp Post. The No. 59 lamp post was produced in slightly different sizes ranging from a height of 8 11/16-inches to a height of 8 15/16-inches. The height of the lamp post can vary as a result of the manufacturing process based on how far the rolled metal pole is inserted into the diecast base.
Lionel No. 59 Lamp Post
1. No. 59 Lamp Post in dark green. Short lamp post.
2. No. 59 Lamp Post in dark green. Tall lamp post.
3. No. 59 Lamp Post in light green. Short lamp post.
4. No. 59 Lamp Post in dark olive green. Short lamp post.
5. No. 59 Lamp Post in light olive green. Short lamp post.
6. No. 59 Lamp Post in light olive green. Tall lamp post.
7. No. 59 Lamp Post in maroon. Tall lamp post.
8. No. 59 Lamp Post in red. Tall lamp post.
Comparison of Short and Tall No. 59 Lamp Posts
1. No. 59 Lamp Post in dark green. Short lamp post.
2. No. 59 Lamp Post in dark green. Tall lamp post.
3. No. 59 Lamp Post in light green. Short lamp post.
4. No. 59 Lamp Post in dark olive green. Short lamp post.
5. No. 59 Lamp Post in light olive green. Short lamp post.
6. No. 59 Lamp Post in light olive green. Tall lamp post.
7. No. 59 Lamp Post in maroon. Tall lamp post.
8. No. 59 Lamp Post in red. Tall lamp post.
Comparison of Short and Tall No. 59 Lamp Posts
Early No. 59 Lamp Post Box
Late No. 59 Lamp Post Box
No. 61 LAMP POST 1914 – 1942
No. 61 LAMP POST IN STATE BROWN COLOR
1914-1942
Lionel Standard Gauge 61 lamppost in state brown color. Offered from 1914-1942 in a number of color variations. This is a later version as the base is 2-1/2 inches square. The earlier versions had bases that measured 2-1/2 x 2-3/8 inches.
Courtesy of “The Peterson Co
No. 63 DOUBLE LAMP POST 1933-1942
No. 63 DOUBLE LAMP POST
1933-1942
Lionel Prewar 63 double lamp post. The lamp post is slightly bowed which is fairly typical. Also shown is a 63-11bulb which was used in this accessory. Offered from 1933-1942.
Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”
No. 64 HIGHWAY LAMP POST 1940 – 1942
Lionel Lamps
Lionel No. 64 Highway Lamp Post
1940 – 1942, 1945 – 1949
information and pictures courtesy of “The MacNair Collection”
General Information
The Lionel No. 64 Highway Lamp Post was introduced in 1940 and was issued through 1942. The No. 64 Highway Lamp was also carried over to the post war period from 1945 through 1949. The No. 64 Highway Lamp Post has a diecast base, diecast combination arm/socket/support, a thin brass post with finial that holds the arm and a decorative support piece under the arm. The highway lamp post has a unique white frosted bulb that screws in flush with the socket. The number “64” and “Lionel Corp” are embossed on the underside of the base. The wires to power the lamp are connected to a pair of metal spring clips on the underside of the base. The highway lamp post is 6 3/4-inches tall.
The No. 64 Highway Lamp Post was only issued in 45N bright green
Lionel No. 64 Highway Lamp Post
1. No. 64 Highway Lamp Post in bright green (1940-42).
2. No. 64 Highway Lamp Post in bright green (1945-49)
1. No. 64 Highway Lamp Post in bright green (1940-42).
2. No. 64 Highway Lamp Post in bright green (1945-49)
No. 67 LAMP POST 1915-1932
No. 67 LAMP POST
1915-1932
Lionel Standard Gauge 67 lamp post. Two variations; one with smaller lamp shades and one with larger lamp shades. Produced from 1915-1932.
small lamp shade
large lamp shade
Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”
No. 70 LAMP POST 1948 – 1950
No. 70 LAMP POST 1948
pole and top fixture metal construction
base made of Bakelite
A0619
Early Classic three cities box with toy logo, without flap number
No. 71 LAMP POST 1949 – 1959
No. 71 LAMP POST
metal construction painted gray
Mid Classic box flap # 71 – 10
1949 – 1954
Late Classic box flap # 71 – 10
1955 – 1959
No. 75. SET OF TWO TEAR DROP LAMPS 1961 – 1963
also refered to as GOOSENECK LAMPS
No. 75 SET OF TWO TEAR DROP LAMPS
unpainted black plastic construction
A0748
window box flap No. 75 – 17
instructions No. 75 – 15 dated 11 – 61, printed in black on light green paper
No. 76 SET OF THREE BOULEVARD LAMPS 1959 – 1966, 1968 – 1969
No. 76 SET OF THREE BOULEVARD LAMPS 1963
unpainted green plastic construction
A0576
cellophane front box without flap number
No. 76 SET OF THREE BOULEVARD LAMPS 1963
with Aqua colored collars
unpainted green plastic construction
cellophane front box with flap number 76 – 7
Courtesy of “The Worner Collection”
A0577
cellophane front box with flap number 76 – 7
A0567
cellophane front box with flap number 76 – 7 (missing cellophane)
A0244
Hillside box without box flap number
Hagerstown box with side flap number 76 – 7
No. B76 “027” SET OF THREE BOULEVARD LAMPS 1966
A0652
instructions No. 76 – 10 dated 2-60, printed black on green paper
instructions No. 76 – 10 dated 3/63, printed black on light green p
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