PREWAR, ACCESSORIES – WELCOME TO CORNUCOPIA OF TOY TRAINS

THE FOLLOWING PREWAR ACCESSORIES WILL BE DOCUMENTED BELOW

No. 20 X, 45 DEGREE CROSSING
1928 – 1932

Lionel Standard Gauge 20X 45-degree crossing circa 1928-1932. Large steel crossing in pea green with metal pickup shoe support in the center. Very difficult box to find accompanies the crossing.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

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. 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. 46 AUTOMATIC CROSSING GATE (silver)
1939-1942

Lionel Prewar 46 crossing gate with peripherals including the original cardboard insert, 46-11 envelope dated 3-41, 153C Contactor, 2 No. 81-32 black wire coils, 47-73 miniature bulb with lantern, and 47-51 instruction sheet dated 4-41. This is the aluminum-painted pedestrian gate version. Produced from 1939-1942.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 46 AUTOMATIC CROSSING GATE (gray)
1942

Lionel prewar O gauge 46 automatic crossing gate factory new still wrapped in the original paper with cardboard insert in original OB. Also included is the original packet with 153C contactor and instruction sheet. This is the harder to find version with gray pedestrian gate, circa 1942.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 47 AUTOMATIC CROSSING GATES
1937-1942

Lionel No. 47 Automatic Crossing Gates in its original box. Lionel produced this colorful accessory from 1937 – 1942. This is a type A variation with silver pedestrian gates.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

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. 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 Collection”

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.

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

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

No. 56 Lamp Post Early Box

No. 56 Lamp Post Late Box

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.

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).

PHOTOS NEEDED

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).

Early No. 58 Lamp Post Box

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).

PHOTOS NEEDED

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 two sizes, either short (8 11/16-inches) or tall (8 15/16-inches).

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

Early No. 59 Lamp Post Box

Late No. 59 Lamp Post Box

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 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 Collection”

No. 63 DOUBLE LAMPPOST
1933-1942

Lionel Prewar 63 double lamppost. The lamppost 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

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 LAMPPOST
1915-1932

Lionel Standard Gauge 67 lamppost. 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. 068 Warning Signal 1925 – 1942

Lionel Signals

Lionel No. 068 Warning Signal

information and pictures courtesy of “The MacNair Collection”

General Information

The Lionel No. 068 Warning Signal was introduced in 1925 and was issued through 1942. This is the “O” Gauge version of the Standard Gauge No. 68 Warning Sign that was introduced in 1920. The No. 068 Warning Signal has a square stamped steel base punched with two holes, tapered open girder or solid post topped with a brass or nickel finial and a brass cut-out warning sign. The sign is lettered in black with “Railroad Crossing” across the center and “Look Out / For Locomotive” around the border. The warning signal is usually rubber stamped “LIONEL #068” on the bottom of the base. The warning sign stands 6 ½-inches tall. The No. 068 Warning Sign was included with most “O” Gauge train sets from 1927 through 1933.

The No. 068 Warning Signal comes in various colors including pea green, dark pea green, peacock blue, orange, gray and silver. In addition to different colors, the warning sign has a number of variations including an open girder post for early signs and a solid post for later signs. The use of a brass finial for early signs and a nickel finial for later signs. Engraved brass signs have serif lettering. Painted signs have rubber stamped sans serif lettering. The wording on the lower portion of most signs have “For / Locomotive”, but some signs have “For The / Locomotive”.

Lionel No. 068 Warning Sign

1. No. 068 Warning Sign in pea green. Open girder post, brass sign with “For / Locomotive” and brass finial.

2. No. 068 Warning Sign in dark pea green. Open girder post, brass sign with “For / Locomotive” and brass finial.

3. No. 068 Warning Sign in peacock blue. Open girder post, brass sign with “For / Locomotive” and brass finial.

4. No. 068 Warning Sign in dark pea green. Open girder post, orange painted sign with “For / Locomotive” and brass finial.

5. No. 068 Warning Sign in pea green. Open girder post, white painted sign with “For / Locomotive” and white painted finial.

6. No. 068 Warning Sign in orange. Open girder post, brass sign with “For The / Locomotive” and brass finial.

7. No. 068 Warning Sign in silver. Open girder post, brass sign with “For / Locomotive” and brass finial.

8. No. 068 Warning Sign in silver. Solid post, brass sign with “For The / Locomotive” and nickel finial.

9. No. 068 Warning Sign in gray. Solid post, brass sign with “For The / Locomotive” and nickel finial.

No. 068 Warning Sign Box

1. No. 068 Warning Sign in pea green. Open girder post, brass sign with “For / Locomotive” and brass finial.

2. No. 068 Warning Sign in dark pea green. Open girder post, brass sign with “For / Locomotive” and brass finial.

3. No. 068 Warning Sign in peacock blue. Open girder post, brass sign with “For / Locomotive” and brass finial.

4. No. 068 Warning Sign in dark pea green. Open girder post, orange painted sign with “For / Locomotive” and brass finial.

5. No. 068 Warning Sign in pea green. Open girder post, white painted sign with “For / Locomotive” and white painted finial.

6. No. 068 Warning Sign in orange. Open girder post, brass sign with “For The / Locomotive” and brass finial.

7. No. 068 Warning Sign in silver. Open girder post, brass sign with “For / Locomotive” and brass finial.

8. No. 068 Warning Sign in silver. Solid post, brass sign with “For The / Locomotive” and nickel finial.

9. No. 068 Warning Sign in gray. Solid post, brass sign with “For The / Locomotive” and nickel finial.

No. 068 Warning Sign Box

No. 69 ELECTRIC WARNING SIGNAL
1921 – 1935

Lionel 69 Electric Warning Signal version with white pole, stamped red lettering, and two bells. Also included is an original nice box, section of track, and instructions. Typical flaking on base. Double bell version is later version. Produced from 1921-1935 for both Standard Gauge (69) and “O” Gauge (O69). The double bell version started in 1927.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 71 six 60 TELEGRAPH POSTS ( with peacock base and post)
1921-1931

Lionel prewar standard gauge no. 71 accessory set in OB with insert containing; six 60 telegraph posts with peacock base and post, red cross arm, white insulators and brass finials. Offered from 1921-1931.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 71 six 60 TELEGRAPH POSTS (with gray base and post)
1921-1931

Lionel prewar standard gauge 71 telegraph set in original box. Set includes six No. 60 gray telegraph posts with maroon cross arms and clear insulators, The insert is very nice and clean and there are still four brass pins with which to attach the posts to the insert. Offered from 1921-1931

Courtesy of “The Peterson 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. 77 CROSSING GATE
1927 – 1930

Lionel Standard Gauge 77 Crossing Gate offered 1927-30 with dark green base & maroon box with nickel cover, green gate with white paper inserts, circular cutout with a red bulb to illuminate the cutout.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 078 TRAIN CONTROL BLOCK SIGNAL (orange base)
1924 – 1932

Lionel Standard Gauge O78 train control block signal with orange base, dark green ladder, cream pole, white signal box, lettered “O78” on panel control at back of base. Produced from 1924-1932.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 78 TRAIN CONTROL BLOCK SIGNAL (maroon base)
1924 – 1932

Lionel Standard Gauge 78 train control block signal with maroon base, dark green ladder, terra cotta pole, white signal box, lettered “78” on panel control at back of base. Produced from 1924-1932.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 79 ALUMINUM FLASHING RAILROAD SIGNAL
1928-1940

Lionel prewar standard gauge no. 79 aluminum flashing railroad signal with nickel cross buck and finial in OB that has an original cardboard insert. Also included is a no. 79 cream flashing railroad signal with brass cross buck and finial. Offered from 1928-1940.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

VARIATIONS OF THE No. 87 RAILROAD CROSSING SIGNAL

No. 87 RAILROAD CROSSING SIGNAL (with tan base)
1927-1942

Lionel Standard Gauge 87 railroad crossing signal with tan base, orange box, ivory head, and light orange bullseye. “CAUTION DRIVE SLOWLY” is rubber stamped on three sides with “MADE BY LIONEL CORPORATION NEW YORK” embossed on the fourth side. Offered from 1927-1942 with multiple color variations. This is the earliest variation.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 87 Railroad Crossing Signal with tan base and orange rectangular box
middle 1930’s

Lionel Standard Gauge 87 Railroad Crossing Signal with tan base and orange rectangular box, white head, dark red bullseye with black arc over the bullseye. The signal was offered from 1927-1942. This is a middle version circa 1930’s.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 87 RAILROAD CROSSING SIGNAL (with dark green base)
1927-1942

Lionel Standard Gauge 87 railroad crossing signal with dark green base, cream box, white head, and red bullseye. “CAUTION DRIVE SLOWLY” is rubber stamped on three sides with “MADE BY LIONEL CORPORATION NEW YORK” embossed on the fourth side. Offered from 1927-1942 with multiple color variations. This is one of the later variations.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 92 FLOODLIGHT TOWER (with terracotta base, pea green painted tower)
1931-1934

Lionel Standard Gauge 92 Floodlight Tower. These were made by Lionel between 1931 and 1942 and came in three variations. This one is the terracotta base, pea green painted version which was made early in the production run circa 1931 and 1934. It features brass lamp housings and a black and brass plate on the base.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 92 FLOODLIGHT TOWER (with red base, aluminum painted tower)
1935-1941

Lionel Standard Gauge 92 Floodlight Tower. These were made by Lionel between 1931 and 1942 and came in three variations. This one is the red base, aluminum painted tower version which was made later in the production run circa 1935-1941. It features nickel lamp housings and a black and nickel plate on the base.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 92 FLOODLIGHT TOWER (with red base, gray painted tower)
1941-1942

Lionel Standard Gauge 92 Floodlight Tower. These were made by Lionel between 1931 and 1942 and came in three variations. This one is the red base, grey painted tower version which was made later in the production run circa 1941-1942. It features nickel lamp housings and a black and nickel plate on the base.

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. 94 HIGH TENSION TOWER (with terra cotta base)
1932 – 1942

Lionel prewar standard gauge No. 94 high tension tower with terra cotta base, gunmetal tower, brass plates and six original porcelain insulators in OB. Colors are the early version. Produced from 1932-1942.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 94 HIGH TENSION TOWER (with red base)
1932 – 1942

Lionel prewar standard gauge 94 high tension tower with red base, aluminum tower and nickel plate in OB. All porcelain insulators are original and intact. Offered from 1932-1942. This is a later color version with the red base.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 94 HIGH TENSION TOWER (with dark red base)
1932 – 1934

Lionel prewar standard gauge 94 high tension tower with dark red base, aluminum tower, brass plate and six original white porcelain insulators in OB. Offered 1932-1934. This is a later color variation.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 99 COLOR LIGHT TRAIN CONTROL
1932 – 1934

Lionel prewar O gauge 099 train control block signal with black base, red ladder, ivory pole, packet with two lock-ons, fiber wires, track with insert, track clip, inspection tag and instruction sheet in OB that has original paper wrap. Produced 1932-1935. The black version was produced from 1932-1934.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 100 BRIDGE APPROACHES
1920-1931

Lionel Standard Gauge 100 bridge approaches. Made 1920-1931. Consists of two 14” enameled metal bridge ramps with track sections. Ramps are tan with gray decks and correct tinplate-tie track sections. Ramps are same as would come with combination 3 or more piece bridges, such as No 101, so are only a legitimate No 100 if they are in the original box

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 112 ILLUMINATED LIONEL CITY STATION
1931 – 1934

Lionel prewar standard gauge 112 illuminated Lionel City station with terra cotta base, beige walls, apple green window inserts, roof, and skylights, maroon doors and brass clock inserts. Produced from 1931 to 1934. This is the later color version with the apple green roof. The earlier version has a pea green roof.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 113 ILLUMINATED LIONEL CITY STATION
1931 – 1934

Lionel prewar standard gauge 113 Lionel City station with terra cotta base, beige walls, apple green skylight, brass clock insert and gold light fixtures. Produced from 1931 to 1934

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 114 STATION
1931 – 1934

Standard Gauge 114 Station circa 1931-1934. This is the version with a Mohave base, cream walls, maroon doors, brass clock, gold-plated light fixtures, apple green roof, skylight, and windows.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 115 STATION
1935-1942 and again from 1946-1949

Lionel Prewar 115 station with ivory walls, vermilion base, roof, windows, and doors. This station had an automatic train control unit as seen in on the roof. Produced from 1935-1942 and again from 1946-1949. This is a later version.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 116 STATION (transitional color version)
1935 – 1937

Lionel prewar standard gauge 116 station in transitional colors with a red base, beige walls, apple green windows and roof, maroon doors, gold painted light fixtures.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 116 STATION (later color version)
1935 – 1937

Lionel prewar standard gauge 116 Lionel City Station with red base, windows, doors, roof cornices and skylight, ivory walls, nickel clock inserts and aluminum painted light fixtures. Produced from 1935-1942. This is the later color version.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 117 ILLUMINATED LIONEL CITY STATION
1935-1942

Lionel prewar standard gauge 117 illuminated Lionel City station with ivory walls, red base, doors, window inserts and skylight, nickel clock inserts and instruction sheet in OB. Produced from 1935-1942. This station was the same as the 115 station except it did not have the exterior lights.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 120 METAL STANDARD GAUGE TUNNEL
1922 – 1927

Lionel 120 Metal Standard Gauge Tunnel. Hand painted steel tunnel that includes grey bridges, houses with cream walls, red roof, and chimney. The chimney dates this as the last version of the 120 tunnels. The earlier version did not have the chimneys on the houses. Produced from 1922-1927. A 1927 Macy’s shipping label is on one side of the box.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 120L METAL ILLUMINATED TUNNEL
1927 – 1942

Lionel prewar standard gauge 120L metal illuminated tunnel early version with houses with cream walls and chimneys and red roofs. Orange fences with cream posts. Produced from 1927-1942. This is the earlier version with cream walls on the houses. The later version had yellow walls on the houses.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 121 STATION
1920-1926

Lionel Standard Gauge 121 Station circa 1920-1926. Steel construction with embossed simulated brick walls, serif-lettered brass signs, later model with internal roof supports, speckled base, wood grain doors, dull state brown walls, cream trim, pea green roof and windows. Complete worn box with great label.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 122 STATION
1920-1931

Lionel Standard Gauge station No.122 in early colors, Mojave base, dull state brown walls, cream trim, pea green roof & red doors. Catalogued from 1920-1931.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 124 ILLUMINATED LIONEL CITY STATION WITH MOJAVE BASE

Lionel prewar standard gauge 124 illuminated Lionel City station with Mojave base, terra cotta walls, pea green roof and window inserts, cream window trim and chimneys, brass light fixtures and plates, cardstock arrival signs. Produced 1920–1930 and 1933–1936.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 124 ILLUMINATED LIONEL CITY STATION WITH DARK GRAY BASE

Lionel prewar standard gauge 124 Lionel City station with dark gray base, terra cotta walls, cream trim, pea green roof and windows, red doors, brass light fixtures and brass signs.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 124 ILLUMINATED LIONEL CITY STATION WITH GRAY BASE

Lionel prewar standard gauge 124 illuminated Lionel City station with gray base, terra cotta walls, mustard window and door frames, pea green roof and window inserts, maroon doors, mustard chimneys, nickel light fixtures and brass plates in OB.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 124 ILLUMINATED LIONEL CITY STATION WITH SPECKLED TAN BASE

Lionel prewar standard gauge 124 Lionel City station with speckled tan base, terra cotta walls, mustard trim, pea green roof, nickel light fixtures and brass plates. Produced 1920–1930 and 1933–1936.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 124 ILLUMINATED LIONEL CITY STATION WITH GREEN BASE

Lionel prewar standard gauge 124 illuminated Lionel City station with 45N green base, tan walls, cream trim, red roof and nickel light fixtures. Produced 1920–1930 and 1933–1936.

Courtesy of “The Peterson 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. 134 ILLUMINATED LIONEL CITY STATION
1937-1942

Lionel prewar standard gauge 134 station with nickel signs and external light fixtures, 45N green base, beige walls, off white trim and chimneys, and red roof. Same structure as 124 Station but different colors and has train stop circuit. Offered from 1937-1942.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 155 FREIGHT SHED
1930 – 1939

Lionel 155 Freight Sheds were made by Lionel between 1930 and 1942. This particular example was made between 1930 and 1939 as it features the early colors of yellow base, terracotta floor, pea green posts, maroon roof with yellow underside, brass finials, brass plates.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 155 FREIGHT SHED

Lionel prewar standard gauge 155 freight shed with ivory base, red floor, aluminum posts, nickel finials, a gray roof trimmed in red and brass plates.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 155 FREIGHT SHED
1940 – 1942

Lionel 155 Freight Sheds were made by Lionel between 1930 and 1942. This particular example was made between 1940 and 1942 as it features the late colors of white base, red floor, aluminum posts, grey roof trimmed in red, aluminum finials, nickel plates.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 163 Freight Station Set

The variations of this accessory have to do with the color of the Dump Car.

Variation I – orange frame with peacock dump
Variation II – orange frame with blue dump
Variation III – yellow frame with blue dump

The boxes are different for each variation.

No. 163 FREIGHT STATION SET (Variation I)
1930 – 1932

Lionel prewar standard gauge 163 freight station set containing; two red 157 hand trucks, 162 dump car with orange frame and peacock dump and a 161 pea green baggage truck in a yellow OB that has a white end label with black lettering, Late colors. Produced 1930-1932.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 163 FREIGHT STATION SET (Variation II)
1930 – 1932

Lionel prewar standard gauge 163 freight station set in yellow OB that has original cardboard inserts. The set contains two 57 red hand trucks, 161 45N green baggage truck and a 162 dump truck with yellow frame and blue dump. Produced 1930-1932.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 163 FREIGHT STATION SET (Variation III)
1930 – 1932

Lionel prewar standard gauge 163 freight station set in yellow OB that has original cardboard inserts. The set contains the following: two 157 red hand trucks, 161 45N green baggage truck and a 162 blue dump truck with orange frame and blue dump. Produced 1930-1932.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 165-83 STEEL BLANKS

No. 169 CONTROLLER

Used to operate the “Teledyne Couplers” on Switchers 1940-42
Courtesy of Don Huovinen

No. 200 TURNTABLE
1928 – 1933

Lionel 200 Standard Gauge Turntable. Made by Lionel between 1928 and 1933. They came in four variations. This one is the pea green base with the red rotating disk. Comprised of a central disc containing section of straight track which rotates by means of a hand turned brass wheel and gear mechanism to align with any of the eight short, straight tracks fitted with track pins to connect to the sidings. Measures 17 inches in diameter.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 270 RED BRIDGE, DECAL VARIATION
1931-1942

Lionel prewar O gauge 270 red bridge, decal variation. Includes the insert to go over the track pins. Offered 1931-1942.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 300 HELL GATE BRIDGE
1928 – 1934

Lionel Standard Gauge 300 Hell Gate Bridge. Looking remarkably like the Hell Gate Bridge on the East River of the Hudson in New York, these bridges were made by Lionel from 1928 to 1942. This particular color version was made between 1928 and 1934 only. It features a terracotta base, cream towers, green sides, brass plates, railings and stanchions.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 435 POWER STATION WITH GRAY BASE
1928 – 1936

Lionel prewar standard gauge 435 power station with gray base, mustard walls, terra cotta roof cornices, pea green skylight and windows, dark green window and door frames, maroon doors, Mojave chimney base, red chimney, and brass plates in worn OB. Produced 1926-1938. This version is in early colors.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 437 SWITCH SIGNAL TOWER (with Red base)
1926 – 1937

Lionel Standard Gauge 437 switch signal tower. Made between 1926 and 1937, these accessories measure 10 and a quarter inches x 8 and three eighths of an inch x 8 and 7 eighths of an inch in height. There were five different variations – all based on the color schemes used. This piece is the rarest of the five and features a red base, yellow lower walls, brown band between floors, yellow upper walls, orange roof, red door, green windows, a cream chimney, and nickel knife switches. Produced from 1926-1937 in multiple color variations.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 437 SWITCH SIGNAL TOWER (with Mojave base)
1926 – 1937

Lionel prewar standard gauge 437 switch signal tower with Mojave base, burnt orange lower walls, off-white band between floors, mustard upper walls, pea green roof, maroon door, peacock windows, vermilion trim under the dormer, and red lithographed chimney. The paper instruction label is affixed to the underside of the tower and is mostly intact. Knife switches are mounted on the back. Produced from 1926-1937 in multiple color variations.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 437 SWITCH SIGNAL TOWER (with burnt orange lower walls)
1926 – 1937

Lionel Standard Gauge 437 Switch Signal Tower with burnt orange lower wall, ivory band between walls, light mustard upper wall, dark green roof, lithographed chimney, 6 factory installed knife edge switches, 4 turnout controllers. Produced from 1926-1937 in various color schemes.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 438 ILLUMINATED SIGNAL TOWER
1927 – 1939

Lionel Prewar Late 438 Illuminated Signal Tower in Original Box. Tower has late colors with white walls, black upper and lower bases, red roof, doors, windows, and ladder. Produced 1927-1939.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

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 “T

No. 812 TOOLS

Prewar Lionel O gauge 812T tools. Includes, shovel, pickax, and sledgehammer. This is the tougher over sticker version of the box.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 914 PARK LANDSCAPE
1932 – 1936

Lionel prewar standard gauge 914 park landscape with a plywood base in OB with original cardboard insert. Produced from 1932-1936.

Courtesy of “The Peterson Collection”

No. 927 PLOT WITH FLAG POLE
1937 – 1942

Lionel prewar standard gauge 927 plot with flagpole on a plywood base in OB that has an original cardboard insert. Produced from 1937-1942.

Courtesy of “The Peterson 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

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

STOVE FOR GIRLS 1930

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