| 151 Operating Semaphore 1947 - 1969 |  |
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| 151 Operating Semaphore 1947 - 1969 | |
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History
The 151 Operating Semaphore was Lionels first new signal of the postwar era. It
borrowed the base and pole from the 153 Block Signal, but used a new operating
mechanism near the top of the pole. The 151 Operating Semaphore is a common
item to locate, although variations do exist.
Features
Features of the 151 Operating Semaphore include: black painted base, silver pole and a red
ladder plus an operating semaphore on the top of the pole with a functional light and
semaphore arm with a single red and green lens.
For the first two years, Lionel supplied a 153C contactor with the Semaphore. Beginning in 1949, a 145C activator became the standard contactor supplied with the accessory.
Additional Detail, Photos & Box Information
Throughout the 23 years of production, there were variations to the 151 -- most of which
are hard-to-find or rare.
Green Base - Some of
the earliest 151s produced in 1947 have a green painted base, similar to the 153 Block
Signal. This is a rare variation.
Number on Base - Since the
151 borrowed the base from the 153 Block Signal, the part number 153 is stamped on the
underside of the base in 1947 and 1948. Beginning in 1949, the part number was no longer
stamped into the base and all post-1948 production 151's no longer carried the part number on its base.
Black Base -
Shown in the photo above - This is the common production version.
Aluminum Pole - For
the 1957 year only, there was a small production run where the 151 had an aluminum pole, not
the common steel pole. The aluminum pole version is difficult to locate.
| 151 Operating Semaphore
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| Variation | Years | . | Box Type | Years |
| Green Base | 1947 | : | Middle Classic with Insert | 1949 - 1955 |
| Black Base | 1947 - 1969 | : | Late Classic | 1956 - 1957 |
| Aluminum Pole | 1957 | : | Bold Classic | 1958 |
| ~ ~ ~ ~ | ~ | : | Cellophane Front | Early 1960's |
Inventory For Sale
The following inventory is available for sale from our website sponsors.
| 151 Operating Semaphore Click on the sponsors name for contact information. Available inventory as of Wed Sep 8 04:10:36 2010 . | |||
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| Sponsor | Condition | Price | Comments |
| All Aboard Train Shoppe | 7+ | $ 33.00 | This semaphore has been cleaned, serviced, tested and works fine. There's no damage nor rust. |
| All Aboard Train Shoppe | 7+ | $ 36.00 | This is a black-base version and extremely clean, close to condition 8. It's been cleaned, serviced, tested and ready for your layout. The accessory is all-original, not repainted nor restored. |
| All Aboard Train Shoppe | 7+/OB | $225.00 | Here is the rare, early production, green base version of the semaphore. There are no nicks or chips on the base, it's nice and clean. Also included are the correct instructions, packing envelope and much more. |
| All Aboard Train Shoppe | 8/OB | $ 70.00 | This is an all-original semaphore from 1954. It's very clean and includes many extras such as the orig. packing envelope, inspection tag, insert and track activator. |
| All Aboard Train Shoppe | 8/OB | $ 75.00 | Nice and clean semaphore with original insert and packing envelope. The box appears to be the first postwar style box -- dating the accessory to the 1947 timeframe. |
| All Aboard Train Shoppe | 8+/OB | $ 70.00 | Here is a beautiful, all-original postwar semaphore that's been tested and works perfectly. Also included is an original box, insert and packing envelope. |
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