Lionel Ives Transition Electric Locomotives
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Lionel No. 3260 Electric Locomotives
Lionel No. 3261 Electric Locomotives
Lionel No. 3260 Electric Locomotives
General Information
The No. 3260 Ives Electric Locomotive was offered by Lionel in 1929 and 1930. However, it appeared only in the 1929 Ives Catalog. It was included a component of an uncataloged set in 1930. The No. 3260 0-4-0 Locomotive utilized the body of the Lionel No. 248 Electric Locomotive with the handrails removed. The loco frame, motor and trim were comprised of Ives parts. The diecast frame is subject to breakage and deterioration. Finding the loco with an intact frame is a challenge.
The No. 3260 Electric Locomotive measures 9-inches in length. The locomotive has a single brass strap headlight located at the front of the roof. The No. 3260 Locomotive has no manual reverse and runs in one direction only. The “Ives” and “3260” designation was rubber stamped on a painted ventilator insert. The locomotive also has four “Made in the Ives Shops” brass plates mounted on the frame, brass trim, and Ives brass journals. The loco has two manual Ives couplers.
Variations of the No. 3260 Electric Locomotives include the color of the body, roof, frame and ventilator insert. Early versions of the locomotive have a decorative brass bell on the roof. Later versions have a decorative brass pantograph.
Ives No. 3260 Electric Locomotive
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1. No. 3260 Ives Electric Locomotive in cadet blue with black diecast frame (1929). The locomotive has a black painted ventilator insert, brass doors, brass Ives plates, brass trim including bell, whistle and flag holders, a brass strap headlight and brass journals.
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2. No. 3260 Ives Electric Locomotive in orange with black diecast frame (1929-30). The locomotive has a black painted ventilator insert, brass doors, brass Ives plates, brass trim including pantograph, whistle, and flag holders, a brass strap headlight and brass journals.
3. No. 3260 Ives Electric Locomotive in dark blue with black roof and red diecast frame (1930). The locomotive has a red painted ventilator insert, brass doors, brass Ives plates, brass trim including pantograph, whistle, and flag holders, brass strap headlight and brass journals.
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Lionel No. 3261 Electric Locomotives
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The No. 3261 Ives Electric Locomotive was offered by Lionel in the 1929 and 1930 Ives Catalogs. The No. 3261 0-4-0 Locomotive is very similar to the No. 3260 Locomotive and utilized the body of the Lionel No. 248 Electric Locomotive with the handrails removed. The loco frame, motor and trim were comprised of Ives parts. The diecast frame is subject to breakage and deterioration. Finding the loco with an intact frame is a challenge.
The No. 3261 Electric Locomotive measures 9-inches in length. The locomotive has a single brass strap headlight located at the front of the roof. The No. 3261 Locomotive has a manual reverse unit. The reverse is controlled by a lever that protrudes through the roof. The decorative whistle on the roof of the No. 3260 Locomotive was eliminated to accommodate the lever. The “Ives” and “3261” designation was rubber stamped on a painted ventilator insert. The locomotive also has four “Made in the Ives Shops” brass plates mounted on the frame, brass trim, and Ives brass journals. The loco has two manual Ives couplers.
Variations of the No. 3261 Electric Locomotives include the color of the frame and ventilator insert.
Ives No. 3261 Electric Locomotive
1. No. 3261 Ives Electric Locomotive in black with orange diecast frame (1930). The locomotive has an orange painted ventilator insert, brass doors, brass Ives plates, brass trim including pantograph and flag holders, brass strap headlight and brass journals. This loco has a manual reverse.
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2. No. 3261 Ives Electric Locomotive in black with red diecast frame (1930). The locomotive has a red painted ventilator insert, brass doors, brass Ives plates, brass trim including pantograph and flag holders, brass strap headlight and brass journals. This loco has a manual reverse.
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1. No. 3261 Ives Electric Locomotive in black with orange diecast frame (1930). The locomotive has an orange painted ventilator insert, brass doors, brass Ives plates, brass trim including pantograph and flag holders, brass strap headlight and brass journals. This loco has a manual reverse.
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2. No. 3261 Ives Electric Locomotive in black with red diecast frame (1930). The locomotive has a red painted ventilator insert, brass doors, brass Ives plates, brass trim including pantograph and flag holders, brass strap headlight and brass journals. This loco has a manual reverse.
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