| 2331 Virginian FM Trainmaster Diesel 1955 - 1958 |  |
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Page Last Updated 8/05/04
| 2331 Virginian FM Trainmaster Diesel 1955 - 1958 | |
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Page Last Updated 8/05/04
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History
The 2331 Virginian FM Trainmaster is a realistic and scale-like replica of the real life
Trainmaster. Lionel's version of this locomotive has a well-deserved reputation for being
a top-of-the-line diesel with excellent durability and strength. The 2331 was the second FM
Trainmaster introduced by Lionel in the postwar era -- the first being the 2321 Lackawanna from 1954.
A common problem with Lionel's Trainmaster are the screwholes on each end of the shell. In most cases, hairline cracks are in the shell running from the bottom of the screwhole to the bottom of the shell. Locating a shell without these hairline cracks is rare.
Features
Standard features of the 2331 include: dual motors, Magnetraction, three-position
E-unit, illuminated headlights and numberboards at each end, dual operating
couplers, functional horn plus wire handrailings and an ornamental horn on each side.
Additional Detail, Photos & Box Information
The initial production run of 2331 Virginian FM Trainmaster diesels used leftover 2321 Lackawanna gray shells and were painted either yellow and blue or yellow and black for the Virginian colors. Both of these gray shell versions were produced in early 1955 and are difficult to locate, especially in collector condition.
Gray Shell Painted Yellow and Blue - A
yellow and blue painted Virginian is scarce.
Gray Shell Painted Yellow and Black - The
yellow and black painted Virginian is rare.
Blue Shell Painted Yellow -
Shown in the photo above - The common version. It was produced from
early 1955 until 1958.
| 2331 Virginian FM Trainmaster Diesel
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| Variation | Years | . | Box Type | Years |
| Gray Shell - painted yellow & blue | 1955 | : | Corrugated Brown | 1955 - 1958 |
| Gray Shell - painted yellow & black | 1955 | : | ~ ~ ~ ~ | ~ |
| Blue Shell | 1955 - 1958 | : | ~ ~ ~ ~ | ~ |
Inventory For Sale
The following inventory is available for sale from our website sponsors.
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