Lionel 238E Vintage O Prewar PRR Silver Torpedo Streamlined Steam Locomotive VG/Box

Lionel 238E Vintage O Prewar PRR Silver Torpedo Streamlined Steam Locomotive VG/Box

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This is a Lionel 238E 4-4-2 Streamlined Steam Locomotive from 1936-38. The locomotive features metal construction, a motor, a reverse unit, an operating headlight, a smoke unit, metal side rods, metal wheels and exquisite detail. The tender features box couplers, metal journals, metal trucks, and metal wheels.

Originally introduced in 1880 in the UK, the "Atlantic" or 4-4-2 would rise to prominence around the world in little to no time after its introduction. Respected and beloved around the world from the United States to Mozambique, the 4-4-2 found itself commissioned in various rail-yards across several continents. In the United States the 4-4-2 would be called the "Milwaukee “due to it running on the Milwaukee rail-road, but most would find that the "Atlantic" just rolled off the tongue a little bit better. In its construction the 4-4-2 saw an advantage over other locomotives thanks to its trailing wheels allowing for a deeper firebox in the driving wheels. Most of the Atlantic models would see their time in the spotlight come to an end, and would eventually go out of commission in the mid-20th century. Today handfuls exist in preservation status in various rail-road museums.

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-6: Very Good based on visual appearance. The locomotive and tender are non-functional and being sold As-Is. The tender's grab-iron pieces are bent. The locomotive and tender show scratches and spots of paint loss throughout various sections of the shell and chassis. The locomotive and tender show rust throughout various sections of the chassis and trucks. This item has been inspected by our repair shop. Please see the attached picture for inspection details and additional operation information. 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 Very Good.

Condition: Very Good (C-6)
Operational Status: As is
Original Box: Yes (P-4)

Manufacturer: Lionel
Model Number: 238E
Years Manufactured: 1936 - 1938
Road Name: Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)

Scale/Era: O Prewar
Model Type: Steam Loco


The Trainz SKU for this item is 5829726.

Trainz Product Id: 12746589
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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