Lionel 226E & 226W - What cars go with this engine & tender???

[Anonymous]

Please HELP!!!!
I am trying feverishly to find out what cars (Freight or Passenger went with this set!! I have looked all over the internet, and have found no definitive answer.
I have seen the 800, 2800 & 3800 series, but cannot figure out which were the original cars. Someone said that since the 226E was one of the larger engines at that time the cars were longer.
I would at this time just like to find a few cars and a caboose to go along with this set for display purposes. I would like un-restored cars, but it seem that due to their high$ I may have to restore them myself which is fine!
Please HELP! If you know exactly what cars go with the set or have any to sell for a fair price let me know!
Thanks CRASH

[spankybird]

Sorry that I can't help you but you will find the answer if you post this on this part of the forum

http://www.trains.com/community/forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=95

[Anonymous]

Ok here we go. The 226e was issued from 1938 to 1941. There were a variety of sets as follows. Here are the car numbers. each line is a complete set.

2613, 2614, 2615 passenger set. *
2623, 2623, 2624 passenger set
2815, 2816, 2817 freight set *
2955, 2954, 2957, freight set
2816, 3811, 2817, freight set
3811, 3811, 3811, 2817, freight set
2812, 3811, 3814 , 2957X, freight set
2812, 2810, 2820, 2817, freight set *

The sets marked with * came with the #226E. The others came with the #226. The passenger cars are the hardest to get, and also are the most costly. You will notice that Lionel just mixed up the numbers and called it a new set. I have been collecting Lionel Prewar trains for 46 years. If you would like any other information on the subject my email address is [e-mail]. I would be glad to help if I can..
My pleasure!!