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TYPE R PEERLESS BATTERY MOTOR 1915-1920
SE-1 COUPLER HEIGHT TOOL
No. 022 manual switches (in scarce yellow original box) 1938-1942
No. 24 CONTROLLER FOR THE No. 313 BASCULE BRIDGE
No. 26 TIMER
No. 48W WHISTLE STATION 1937 – 1942
No. 071 telegraph post set 1929-1942
No. 092 SIGNAL TOWER 1923-27
No. 93 WATER TOWER 1936
No. 127 STATION 1936
No. 1045 AUTOMATIC CROSSING WATCHMAN
No. 442 LANDSCAPED DINER 1938
TYPE R PEERLESS BATTERY MOTOR
1915-1920
The Type R Peerless Battery Motor was made from 1915-1920 by the Lionel Manufacturing Co. This at first was powered by a dry cell battery and then by a toy transformer as electricity became more available. This has a red fiberboard reversing switch for two direction operation. It also was capable of two speed operation through the different gearing. One end of the axle has a belt drive spool and the other end has a 2″ brass gear.
It was used for powering toy oil derricks, Ferris Wheels, carousels, other early toys, as well as small shop equipment. The black base measures about 5″ long, 2 1/4″ wide, and 2 1/4″ high. This is a very early Lionel accessory and sold for $2.50!
Courtesy of “The Noday Collection”
SE-1 COUPLER HEIGHT TOOL
No. 022 manual switches (in scarce yellow original box)
1938-1942
Lionel prewar O gauge pair of no. 022 manual switches in scarce yellow OB. Offered from 1938-1942
Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”
No. 24 CONTROLLER FOR THE No. 313 BASCULE BRIDGE
Courtesy of “The Visnick Collection”
No. 26 TIMER
Likely used as a layout timer by dealers
No. 48W WHISTLE STATION
1937 – 1942
Lionel produced the 48W Whistle station from 1937-1942. This station has lithographed walls and roof with a red base. The roof is removable to service the whistle. There is a momentary switch on one side of the building to activate the whistle. The opposite side of the building has two terminal posts to connect the transformer. The 48W measures 5 1/2″ wide, 3 3/4″ deep, and 3 3/4″ high. It was and O gauge item.
Courtesy of “The Noday Collection”
No. 071 telegraph post set
1929-1942
Lionel prewar O gauge 071 telegraph post set in original box with insert. Nice solid poles that are green with red cross arms and white insulators and gold finials. Offered from 1929-1942.
Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”
No. 092 SIGNAL TOWER
1923-27
Lionel Prewar 092 Signal Tower offered 1923-27 with Original Box. Yellowish State brown base, terra cotta walls, Mohave windows, and pea green roof.
Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”
No. 93 WATER TOWER
1936
The #93 Water Tank was produced by Lionel from 1931-1942 and 1946-1949. This one dates to 1936. This water tank stands about 8 1/2″ tall and there were many different variations of this water tank over the years it was produced. This one has a red base, aluminum painted tower, tank, and pipe as well as a black spout. The decal is outlined in black and the lettering is red. Most towers had a decal but not all variations.
Courtesy of “The Noday Collection”
No. 127 STATION
1936
Lionel produced the O gauge 127 station from 1923 to 1936. This station dates to 1936. The station measures 8 1/2′ wide, 4 1/4″ deep, and 5″ high. Lionel produced many different color combinations of this lighted station. This station has a Mojave base, white walls, peacock door and window frames, yellow window inserts, and two nickel Lioneltown signs.
Courtesy of “The Noday Collection”
No. 1045 AUTOMATIC CROSSING WATCHMAN
PREWAR VERSION
Example shown has a black uniform and hat, blue swinging arm, and brass warning sign.
POSTWAR VERSION
Example shown has a dark blue uniform, hat, swinging arm, and brass warning sign.
Comparison of postwar Watchman (Left) and prewar Watchman (Right).
BOXES
Comparison of No. 1045 boxes. Prewar box (Left) and two versions of postwar box (Center and Right).
Comparison of No. 1045 box side panels. Prewar box (Lower Left). Early postwar box (Lower Right) and later postwar box (Top).
Last postwar version with numbered box flap
INSTRUCTION SHEETS
1938 SHEET
1942 SHEET
1948 SHEET
PACKET
PACKET No. 1045-28
Courtesy of Russell MacNair
No. 442 LANDSCAPED DINER
1938
Lionel produced the O gauge 442 Landscaped Diner from 1938-1942. This one dates to 1938. The 610 Pullman body and roof were used, a fiberboard foundation and pressed board base, as well as paper board and wood steps. Shrubbery consisted of a curved hedge and one small tree at each end. “Eat” and “Diner” were rubber stamped in the place of “610′ and “Pullman”. A paper label is attached to the base. A few different color combinations exist. This one has ivory walls, red doors, windows, and plates, a light red roof, silver lettering, a pink foundation and steps, and a tan base. The diner measures 10 1/2″ wide, 5 1/2″ deep, and 3 1/2″ high.
Courtesy of “The Noday Collection”
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