Lionel 165 Vintage O Operating Gantry Crane with Electromagnet EX

Here is a Lionel 165 Vintage O Operating Gantry Crane with Electromagnet from 1940-42. Gantry Cranes are one of Lionel‘s greatest accessories. You can rotate the cab right or left, raise and lower the hook, and turn the electromagnet on and off all by remote control. When you turn on the electromagnet you can pick up small steel items and load and unload them, like from your scrap yard and into waiting gondolas. When the electromagnet is on there is also a red light in the cab that illuminates as well. It measures approximately 10 inches in height.

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-7: Excellent based on visual appearance. This item functioned when tested, though the motor was week. There are scratches and scuffs across the surface of this item. The instruction manual is not included. The original box is not included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Excellent.

Condition: Excellent (C-7)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: No

Manufacturer: Lionel
Model Number: 165
Years Manufactured: 1940 - 1942
Road Name: Lionel Lines

Scale/Era: O Prewar
Model Type: Accessories


The Trainz SKU for this item is 6298431.

Trainz Product Id: 11393906