| 2242 New Haven F3 Diesel AB Unit 1958 & 1959 |  |
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Page Last Updated 6/4/10
| 2242 New Haven F3 Diesel AB Unit 1958 & 1959 | |
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Page Last Updated 6/4/10
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History
The 2242 New Haven F3 AB unit of the late 1950s is another set
of quality F3 diesels produced by Lionel. Painted in the famous New
Haven McGinnis white, orange and black checkboard paint scheme,
this diesel remains popular with both collectors and opertors.
The 2242 was always sold as an AB combination. Even with a single motor and Magnetraction, it is a powerful locomotive. The 2242 was available as a separate sale item as well as the lead locomotive of two freight sets: set 2507W in 1958 and set 2537W in 1959. It's interesting to note Lionel catalogued this diesel as a Super-O diesel -- the only time a single-motored F3 was catalogued as a Super-O diesel.
Features
Standard features of the powered A unit include: white, orange
and black painted areas over a gray shell, single motor, Magnetraction,
functional horn, three-position E-unit, operating front coupler with
a non-operating rear coupler. Also included is an illuminated
headlight, illuminated number boards, dual ornamental horns plus rear metal
ladder steps mounted on the frame.
Standard features of the non-powered B unit include: white, orange and black painted areas over a gray shell, front and rear non-operating couplers, plus metal ladder steps at each corner.
Additional Detail, Photos & Box Information
When coupled together as an AB unit, the length of these F3s is approximately 26" long (coupler to coupler).
Only Known Variation -
Shown in the photo above - All New Haven F3's had
silver bodies with the unique white, orange and black checkboard sides.
Inventory For Sale
The following inventory is available for sale from our website sponsors.
| 2242 New Haven F3 Diesel Click on the sponsors name for contact information. Available inventory as of Wed May 22 03:00:01 2013 . | |||
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| Sponsor | Condition | Price | Comments |
| There are no 2242 items currently available for sale. | |||
Historical Sales
The following is a list of actual completed sales for this item.
| Sales History Click on the sponsors name for contact information. Sponsor | Condition | Price | Date | Comments | All Aboard Train Shoppe | 7+ | $1250.00 | Sat Mar 31 20:15:43 2012
| Here's a super clean set of F-3 AB diesels. The exterior colors look great and the silver is crisp and bright.
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Related Paper Products For Sale
The following inventory is available for sale from our website sponsors.
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| Description | Sheet # | Date | Condition | Price | Comments |
| Instructions for Operating Lionel No. 2243 Diesel Locomotive | 2243-4 | 7 / 1955 | 6 | $ 6.00 | Here's a clean instruction sheet with square corners, but unfortunately "Santa Fe" written on the top of the front page. There are some minor tears along the edges, but none significant. |
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