SUNDAY PUZZLE FUN 10-31-21 S. T. P. PART 4

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S. T. P. PART 4
56 WORDS

1. Well, here we are!  Time to look at those (_ _ _ _ _) and (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _) 402 and 408 locomotives.  At 17 ½ inches long, they were Lionel’s (_ _ _ _ _ _) biggest (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _) loco.  Didn’t I mention that earlier?  This puzzle will also take a peek at “St. P” locos as well!  (How can I not quiz you a bit about the Nos. 381E and 3245R?)
2. Introduced in 1923, likely as a response to (_ _ _ _) cataloging the No. 3243 in 1921, Lionel upped the ante with the 0 - B - B - 0 402.  Unlike it’s (_ _ _ _) No. 42 ancestor, the 402 was equipped with Lionel’s brand new (_ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _).  Two of them no less!
3. Early motors were of a (_ _ _ _ _ _) - reduction design, utilizing large (_ _ _ _ _) to transmit motion from the (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _) to the drive wheels.  This arrangement could cause derailments as locomotives passed through (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _).  So, in 1925 a (_ _ _ _ _ _) - reduction gearing was employed to rectify the problem.
4. This necessitated a lengthening of the (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _) which caused the (_ _ _ _) centers to no longer line - up properly with the simulated (_ _ _ _) spring / (_ _ _ _ _ _ _) boxes applied to the loco’s frame.  The 402 wasn’t alone though.  The Nos. 8, 10 and 318 all now had noticeably misaligned (_ _ _ _ _) centers.
5. (_ _ _ _ _ _) is the only color cataloged for both the 402 and 402E.  But (_ _ _ _ _ _ _) brown, cream and dark (_ _ _ _ _) 402’s are known and likely represent paint (_ _ _ _ _ _ _) or possibly factory (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _) of models returned for repairs.
6. Collectable (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _) of the 402 relate entirely to (_ _ _ _).  Over it’s four year run, three types of (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _) were used; strap, (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _) insert and cast with (_ _ _ _ _ _ _) panels.  Some came with (_ _ _ _) couplers while others were equipped with (_ _ _ _ _) or (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _) couplers.
7. Atop it’s long (_ _ _ _ _), there could be bells, (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _) and (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _).  Whistles were always (_ _ _ _ _ _) but bells could be (_ _ _ _ _).  Sometimes, there were (_ _ _) of each, sometimes there was only one of each.  Whistles can also be extra - large, but having a (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _) near the end of the frame is a better way of differentiating an early 402 from the later models.
8. The 402E could also be found with a mix - and - match combination of trim details and it too was only cataloged in Mojave between 1926 and 29.  The “E” of course meant the loco was equipped with Lionel’s (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _) - type reverse unit.  But 402E’s exist wearing regular (_ _ _ _ _) lettered 402 plates instead of the usual (_ _ _).  In these instances Lionel (_ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _) a black “E” on the cab (_ _ _ _ _).
9. In 1927 the 402E got an upgrade and became Lionel’s best locomotive.  Remember, Lionel didn’t manufacture any (_ _ _ _ _) locos between 1924 and 29 in any gauge and the 381E was two years in the future.  (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _), and what could be done with it was, in the early twentieth century, what miniaturization of computers is to us today.
10. High tech sells.  But so do colorful (_ _ _ _ _ _) paint jobs and shiny brass.  And the 408E had both in the right proportions.  As Cowen once told Wm. K. Walthers “…do you know who actually buys toy trains?  It’s the (_ _ _ _ _)” and they “buy on color”.  And (_ _ _ _ _) green and red look great at Christmas time, which is probably when most of those premium locos were purchased.
11. The 408E’s always came equipped with two large (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _) pantographs and can sometimes be found in two - tone (_ _ _ _ _) with twin (_ _ _ _ - _ - _ _ _ _) motors.  Early 408E’s were painted Mojave and cost $44.00 ($693.66) in 1927.
12. The rarest 408E’s are the ones repainted (_ _ _ _ _) green when the factory supplied them as pinch - hitters for 381E’s that laid down on the job in 1928.  To be fair, 38 pounds was just a bit unrealistic for a single motored locomotive.  Especially if the operator was using any of the archaic methods for powering toy (_ _ _ _ _ _) that were common in the early 20th century.  (Wet cell batteries, dry cell batteries, and water or hand powered dynamos are a few examples of what kids had to do before electrification spread beyond the big cities.)  Cream, salmon (_ _ _ _) and (_ _ _ _ _ _ _) green 408E’s exist, but it’s hard to know if they’re authentic variations.
13. Ives last great electric loco was the 3245R of 1928.  In the ultimate final irony, the top - of - the - line Ives locomotive would make money for (_ _ _ _ _ _) and (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _).  But that’s yet another part of the S - T - P story.
    
    
    To be concluded…

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S. T. P. PART 4
56 WORDS

1. Well, here we are!  Time to look at those (GRAND) and (GLORIOUS) 402 and 408 locomotives.  At 17 ½ inches long, they were Lionel’s (SECOND) biggest (ELECTRIC) loco.  Didn’t I mention that earlier?  This puzzle will also take a peek at “St. P” locos as well!  (How can I not quiz you a bit about the Nos. 381E and 3245R?)
2. Introduced in 1923, likely as a response to (IVES) cataloging the No. 3243 in 1921, Lionel upped the ante with the 0 - B - B - 0 402.  Unlike it’s (LATE) No. 42 ancestor, the 402 was equipped with Lionel’s brand new (SUPER - MOTOR).  Two of them no less!
3. Early motors were of a (SINGLE) - reduction design, utilizing large (GEARS) to transmit motion from the (ARMATURE) to the drive wheels.  This arrangement could cause derailments as locomotives passed through (TURNOUTS).  So, in 1925 a (DOUBLE) - reduction gearing was employed to rectify the problem.
4. This necessitated a lengthening of the (WHEELBASE) which caused the (AXLE) centers to no longer line - up properly with the simulated (LEAF) spring / (JOURNAL) boxes applied to the loco’s frame.  The 402 wasn’t alone though.  The Nos. 8, 10 and 318 all now had noticeably misaligned (WHEEL) centers.
5. (MOJAVE) is the only color cataloged for both the 402 and 402E.  But (MUSTARD) brown, cream and dark (GREEN) 402’s are known and likely represent paint (SAMPLES) or possibly factory (REPAINTS) of models returned for repairs.
6. Collectable (VARIATIONS) of the 402 relate entirely to (TRIM).  Over it’s four year run, three types of (HEADLIGHT) were used; strap, (CELLULOID) insert and cast with (PAINTED) panels.  Some came with (HOOK) couplers while others were equipped with (LATCH) or (COMBINATION) couplers.
7. Atop it’s long (HOODS), there could be bells, (WHISTLES) and (PANTOGRAPHS).  Whistles were always (NICKEL) but bells could be (BRASS).  Sometimes, there were (TWO) of each, sometimes there was only one of each.  Whistles can also be extra - large, but having a (TERMINAL - POST) near the end of the frame is a better way of differentiating an early 402 from the later models.
8. The 402E could also be found with a mix - and - match combination of trim details and it too was only cataloged in Mojave between 1926 and 29.  The “E” of course meant the loco was equipped with Lionel’s (PENDULUM) - type reverse unit.  But 402E’s exist wearing regular (BLACK) lettered 402 plates instead of the usual (RED).  In these instances Lionel (RUBBER - STAMPED) a black “E” on the cab (DOORS).
9. In 1927 the 402E got an upgrade and became Lionel’s best locomotive.  Remember, Lionel didn’t manufacture any (STEAM) locos between 1924 and 29 in any gauge and the 381E was two years in the future.  (ELECTRICITY), and what could be done with it was, in the early twentieth century, what miniaturization of computers is to us today.
10. High tech sells.  But so do colorful (ENAMEL) paint jobs and shiny brass.  And the 408E had both in the right proportions.  As Cowen once told Wm. K. Walthers “…do you know who actually buys toy trains?  It’s the (WOMEN)” and they “buy on color”.  And (APPLE) green and red look great at Christmas time, which is probably when most of those premium locos were purchased.
11. The 408E’s always came equipped with two large (COLLAPSIBLE) pantographs and can sometimes be found in two - tone (BROWN) with twin (BILD - A - LOCO) motors.  Early 408E’s were painted Mojave and cost $44.00 ($693.66) in 1927.
12. The rarest 408E’s are the ones repainted (STATE) green when the factory supplied them as pinch - hitters for 381E’s that laid down on the job in 1928.  To be fair, 38 pounds was just a bit unrealistic for a single motored locomotive.  Especially if the operator was using any of the archaic methods for powering toy (TRAINS) that were common in the early 20th century.  (Wet cell batteries, dry cell batteries, and water or hand powered dynamos are a few examples of what kids had to do before electrification spread beyond the big cities.)  Cream, salmon (PINK) and (CRACKLE) green 408E’s exist, but it’s hard to know if they’re authentic variations.
13. Ives last great electric loco was the 3245R of 1928.  In the ultimate final irony, the top - of - the - line Ives locomotive would make money for (LIONEL) and (AMERICAN - FLYER).  But that’s yet another part of the S - T - P story.
    
    
    To be concluded…