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The backbone of Lionel train production were it's boxed sets.
These sets -- or outfits as referred to by Lionel -- were
usually a persons first introduction to a Lionel train. Over
the years, the collectability of a complete, boxed set
has dramatically increased within the collector market.
As the old adage goes "first impressions are lasting
impressions". At Lionel, this was well known by the
marketing and sales teams. Therefore, Lionel compiled sets
with simplicity and completeness in mind. It was usually
nothing more than a few minutes for a boy and his dad to
assemble a set and be transformed to the engineer of their
railroad empire -- even if it was only under a Christmas tree.
Click on any of the entries in the chart listed below. You'll be presented
with a summary of the components for on the specific set. Every listing
contains specific product data with a brief history of the item and at
least one photo. Whether doing some serious reseach on model trains or
simply taking a stroll down memory lane, take your time as you absorb
the pages that follow. Some of you will view the exact trains you had
while growing up, some will recognize the trains your parents had,
others will discover startling facts about the glory years of a company
that has become a piece of Americana.
| Sets Click on an Item # For More Details | |||
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| Item # | Years | Locomotive | Description |
| 725 | 1957 | 202 | Four car freight |
| 1405W | 1946 | 1666 | Three car freight |
| 1464W | 1950 - 1953 | 2023 or 2033 | Three car passenger |
| 1467W | 1950 - 1953 | 2023 or 2032 | Four car freight |
| 1479WS | 1952 | 2056 | Four car freight |
| 1503WS | 1953 & 1954 | 2055 | Four car freight |
| 1569 | 1957 | 202 | Four car freight |
| 1590 | 1958 | 249 | Four car freight |
| 1646 | 1961 | 233 | Four car freight |
| 2163WS | 1950 & 1951 | 736 | Four car freight |
| 2167WS | 1950 & 1951 | 681 | Three car freight |
| 2227W | 1954 | 2353 | Five car freight |
| 2291W | 1957 | 2379 | Five car freight |
| 2296W | 1957 | 2373 | Four car passenger |
| 2505W | 1958 | 2329 | Five car freight |
| 2527 | 1959 & 1960 | 44 | Five car freight |
| 13098 | 1963 | 637 | Five car freight |
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