{"product_id":"lionel-2245-vintage-o-gauge-texas-special-f-3-ab-diesel-set-ex-1","title":"Lionel 2245 Vintage O Gauge Texas Special F-3 AB Diesel Set EX","description":"This is a Lionel 2245 Vintage O Gauge Texas Special F-3 AB Diesel Locomotive Set from 1954-55. The 2245 Texas Special F3 AB unit of the mid 1950s is another set of quality F3 diesels produced by Lionel. This unit is notable in that it was Lionel's first F3 A unit to be produced with a single motor. Lionel catalogued the Texas Special F3 as an 027 gauge item. The 2245 was always sold as an AB combination. Even with a single motor and Magnetraction, it is a powerful locomotive. The 2245 is unusual in that it was produced for only two years and there are two distinct versions of both the A and B unit. The first of the single-motor F3s, the 2245 was included in several colorful sets and remains popular with collectors today. Features include a motor, portholes, operating horns, diecast metal trucks, an operating headlight, a reverse unit, metal wheels and operating knuckle couplers. The A unit is powered, the B unit is non-powered.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEXCELLENT Condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Lionel Texas Special F3 A-B diesel set is a very attractive, well-preserved example with strong overall collector appeal. The bright red and white finish remains vibrant, with crisp The Texas Special lettering, clear M-K-T and Frisco heralds, and nicely defined details throughout both units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bodies, roofs, vents, horns, portholes, trucks, wheels, couplers, and underframes all present very well. There are light signs of age, handling, and use consistent with an Excellent-grade set, but nothing that significantly detracts from the overall presentation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that two reproduction porthole covers have been added. These replacement pieces present nicely and help complete the overall appearance of the set.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA sharp, collector-worthy Texas Special set that would display beautifully and make a great addition to any vintage Lionel, M-K-T, or Frisco collection. Overall condition is Excellent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"C-7: All original: minute scratches and paint nicks; no rust or missing parts; no distortion of parts. Standards for all toy train related accessory items apply to the visual appearance of the item and do not consider the operating functionality of the equipment. Condition and Grading Standards are subjective, at best, and are intended to act as a guide.\"\u003eC-7\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperational Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"This item has been repaired and operates as expected.\"\u003eFunctional\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lionel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2245\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYears Manufactured:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1954 - 1955\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Texas Special\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\/Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e O Postwar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diesel Loco\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Trainz SKU for this item is 6347891. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6px !important; color: #d3d3d3 !important; line-height: 8px !important;\"\u003eTrainz Product Id: 11397085\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Lionel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44228902322298,"sku":"6347891","price":1187.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/files\/20261027-093819-C5-Trainz-6347891-03.jpg?v=1793219251","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/lionel-2245-vintage-o-gauge-texas-special-f-3-ab-diesel-set-ex-1","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}