lionel train help

[Anonymous]

How do I find the model number of my lionel train engine? How much is it worth?

[Anonymous]

can u give some detail..... Engine number, road name, type, etc... Then u can go from there

[Anonymous]

The only thing I can see is this:
It is a cast iron engine, there is a switch on the top of the engine. I think , setting it to a certain spot makes the train go forward only...setting it to another position makes it go forward and backward . The engine will make smoke when you put these pills inside the smokestack. Under the window in the engineer's compartment is the number 736... the coal car has Pennsylvina painted across it.. Does this Help ?

[Anonymous]

yes, the price depends on the condition, how does it run? Desrcibe and dents, missing stuff, etc... Also, do u have the original box?

[spankybird]

Here is a link that can help you

http://www.postwarlionel.com/cgi-bin/postwar?ITEM=736

tom

[lionelsoni]

The number 736 is the model number. It was made between 1950 and 1966. In decent condition, it's worth roughly $300. However, dealers typically pay about half what they can sell the piece for.

It's not cast iron, but cast zinc.

[Anonymous]

that will work..... let me know if u wanna sell

[Anonymous]

Thank You adorler & lionelsoni....
The train is in excellent condition.. no dents.. no rust.. it still runs fine.. everything works.. I have just one car with the orginal box. I have a pickle car , a car that carries boats, the cabose (has the orginal box), a tractor trailer car,, and a t.v car with a camera man on it... Thanks again everyone

[Anonymous]

no prob....

[Chris F]

It appears that your locomotive and rolling stock were from Lionel set #2573, offered in 1961. The set included the following:

736 2-8-4 (Berkshire) steamer with 736W tender ($235/390)
3545 Operating TV monitor car (55/185)
6416 Boat transport car (95/215)
6475 Pickle car (55/105)
6440 Twin piggyback van transport car (26/85)
6357 Lionel Lines caboose (8/26)

The numbers in parentheses are the values for Good/Excellent condition, and are from Greenberg's 2005 price guide.

[Locomotive681]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Chris F

It appears that your locomotive and rolling stock were from Lionel set #2573, offered in 1961. The set included the following:

736 2-8-4 (Berkshire) steamer with 736W tender ($235/390)
3545 Operating TV monitor car (55/185)
6416 Boat transport car (95/215)
6475 Pickle car (55/105)
6440 Twin piggyback van transport car (26/85)
6357 Lionel Lines caboose (8/26)

The numbers in parentheses are the values for Good/Excellent condition, and are from Greenberg's 2005 price guide.

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[jimhaleyscomet]

It the train has a family history with you I would recommend keeping it even if you are not interested in running just now. Either way, keep all boxes in good shape. They can help raise the value of the train.

What is the story on your train?

Jim H

[dwiemer]

These are great trains. Ditto for all above, I would recommend that you either go to the front page of the Classic Toy Trains website (host of this forum) and look up lubrication and care of your old trains, or take it to a local hobby shop to have it gone over. It sounds like you have quite a set and you should take care of it. As stated above, if it has any family history, I would not sell it. Put it around the tree once a year and enjoy it, if a family child shows interest, pass it down. If it does not have any family connection and you want to sell it, I know many on this forum, including me would be interested. I yield to previous posts as it would only be fair to give them first shot. Good luck and I would hope that perhaps this has sparked some interest in the hobby and you may want to run trains like the rest of us.
Dennis