Classic Lionel Trains

[Anonymous]

I need some help about finding out some infromation on a post war Lionel Train. I think it was only produced for one year during 1941 -1942. It is a steamer /switcher with the number 203 on the cab. I have the whole train set. I would like to find out more infromation....please help!!

[lionelsoni]

Prewar. There was also a 203 armored locomotive built around WWI.

[Anonymous]

the 203 unnamed steamer was in catalogues years 1940 and 1941 as freight sets

in 1940 the set was the 245 and in 1941 the set was called the 865

the cars in 1940 are 2655 boxcar, 2654 tank car and the caboose was the 2657X-the tender was the 2203 not numbered.

the freight cars in the 1941 set are: autocar 2758, tanker 2755 and the caboose was 2757X

Alan

[Anonymous]

I can't say much more about the train itself, but I can give you values on it. The value for a 203 depends on what tender is with it. If it has a 2203B tender with a bell, it's worth $400-$590. If it has a 2203T tender, it's worth $365-$550. These values depend on condition.

As for the cars, the values for those in the 1940 set are:
2655 Boxcar: maroon roof: $35 good, $65 excellent, tuscan roof: $38 good, #75 excellent
2654 Tank Car: $35 good, $65 excellent
2657X Caboose: $25 good, $41 excellent

The 1941 set:
2758 Automobile Boxcar: $41 god, $65 excellent
2755 Tank Car:$48 good, $95 excellent
2757X Caboose: $25 good, $36 excellent

[Anonymous]

Guys

are we being scammed again??

I refrained from giving prices for a reason.

Oh Well!


Alan

[Anonymous]

I sent a private note to emt38, offering assistance.
I got no response.