Lionel 2026 Vintage O 2-6-2 Die-Cast Steam Locomotive - Early Version VG

Lionel 2026 Vintage O 2-6-2 Die-Cast Steam Locomotive - Early Version VG

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The 2026 was classified by Lionel as a Prairie-type steam engine. It's a mid-size steam engine and was sold as an 027 gauge item. The early 2026 is a fancier locomotive compared to the later version. In addition, the 2026 shares its boiler casting with other Lionel locomotives such as the 637, 2016, 2018, 2029 and 2037 steamers: however the internal workings are different. The 2026 steam locomotive had two independent production runs. The first was in 1948 and 1949 while the second was from 1951 to 1953. Although Lionel used the same catalogue number (2026), in most cases parts are not interchangeable between the early and late version. The first version consisted of a 2-6-2 wheel arrangement with detailed driving wheel hardware, three-position E-unit, smoke, Baldwin disk drive wheels, die-cast trailing truck, sliding shoe contacts plus an ornamental bell and whistle and illuminated headlight. The whistling tender which matches was numbered 6466WX. Externally, the later model looks very similar to the earlier model. Internally, there are numerous differences. The later model has a 2-6-4 wheel arrangement with scaled-down driving wheel hardware, three-position E-unit, smoke, relatively plain spoked drive wheels, sheet metal trailing truck, ornamental bell, and illuminated headlight.

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-6: Very Good based on visual appearance. The motor in this item does not work. There are light nicks and scratches on the surface of this item. The overall appearance of this item may be improved with a gentle and thorough cleaning. The original box is not included. The instruction manual is not included. Overall condition is Very Good.

Condition: Very Good (C-6)
Operational Status: As is
Original Box: No

Manufacturer: Lionel
Model Number: 2026
Years Manufactured: 1948 - 1953
Road Name: **** No Road Name

Scale/Era: O Postwar
Model Type: Steam Loco


The Trainz SKU for this item is 5893340.

Trainz Product Id: 11448274
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including but not limited to lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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