Help with missing piece on Lionel 8111

[kpolak]

Can anyone provide some information on what was broken off the front of this Lionel 8111 SW-2?

Also, year made?  I have seen a few of these, but they have the red markers, and the paint seems to be different (glossier). 

I saw a set on an auction site, the box showed green markers, but the engine inside had red markers.

Thank you,

Kurt

[otftch]

The engine was made between 1972 to 1974.The part on thr top is called a radio wheel by Lionel.It is a radio antenna and looks like a large brake wheel app. 1 inch across.

                                                                                                  Ed

[ADCX Rob]

That is the 8010-30 "Radio Wheel".  It's a VHF radio antenna, chrome plated plastic.  For a black plastic part, use 622-10.

The marker lights were issued in clear(8111-30) red(8111-31) and green(8111-26) over the production of the 8111(postwar switchers used clear 622-13 / 622-14 LH / RH).  The 8111 was cataloged from 1971 to 1974 in sets and for seperate sale.

Rob

[kpolak]

Great!

So this is 'similar' to the PW NW-2's.

Thank You,

Kurt