2321 FM trainmaster shells?

[railroaded]

Does anyone know of a good source for Lionel 2321 FM Trainmaster shells? New or used, old or new production, whatever.

[ADCX Rob]

Al cox is six feet under, but some of his stuff and lots more turns up on eBay.

Like THIS one.

[Train-O]

railroaded,

Just to let you know:  If, you ever find an original, in new condition, shell, the maroon roof is scarce, was the first color scheme made and much sought after, compared to the gray roof.

Below, is some info. on the original FM 2321 engine of 1954:

http://www.postwarlionel.com/cgi-bin/postwar?ITEM=2321

Good Luck,

"Happy Thanksgiving,"

Ralph

 

[railroaded]

I saw that one on E-bay & laughed!  What makes it worth crazy money like that?!? I've seen complete locomotives that ran go for less. I need a more affordable shell than that, & hopefully with all the parts. 

[rtraincollector]

well a original grey roof in vg condition engine can command $450+ so maybe thats where he gets the $175 for just the shell but I'm like you I don't need it that bad. I wonder if any of the old Williams would fit seeing they where supose to be about the same size you might have to alter the drill holes a little on the front and back

[Train-O]

An original, genuine Lionel mid. '50's maroon roof, in vg condition, commands much more, than $175.00.

if, one is available.

Good Luck,

Ralph 

[Train-O]

In 1954, on my way to school, I would look in the window of this small appliance store, which was decorated for Christmas. and there were Lionel trains on display, for sale.
The one Lionel engine, I wished, I could have had, was Lionel's #2321 FM Lackawanna, which was the only Lackawanna engine, with the maroon roof.
The maroon roof version came out first, then the light gray roof version came out, later.

Off hand, I don't remember the price of the Lackawanna engine, but unfortunately, we were not able to afford such an expensive, beautiful engine. 
Someone, on this forum, might be able to supply the 1954 selling price ,of such a beauty.

Now, Lionel's latest version has the prototypical dark gray cement protection, on top, with the light gray and maroon body and yellow striping.  Even, the road number is prototypical.

Someone, at Lionel got this baby as close to the 'Real-Deal,' as possible and in my opinion, this beauty qualifies as a museum piece!

Lionel's mid. '50s maroon and light gray roofed versions and Lionel's newer dark gray roof version, all have beautiful color schemes.

Ralph

 

[gunrunnerjohn]

I have a large assortment of paint to make them any color I choose.