Handsome boxcars.
Lionel/Ives transition era box car.
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Here are some additional Lionel/Ives transition pieces.
Set #1344 The Potomac by American Flyer
One more set of transition era Lionel/Ives transition cars. This time in red.
I'm not sure which engine pulled this set of cars.
Penny,
They don't come up very often, but I have seen them on eBay. This hobby is all about patience and waiting for one to show up. I have been looking for the yellow and blue version for years.
Since I have a Lionel 1690, a 1691 and two Ives 1690's I've been searching for a L-I 1651E to complete the set.
Same me, different spelling!
Lionel - Ives
Just for good measure here is the #1651E with Lionel-Ives Lines livery.
The set came to me with Ives R.R. Lines cars.
Here are the same cars in Lionel Lines livrey.
Here is the Ives version of this set.
I've always liked those. I guess it has something to do with the cab windows.
Here are some examples of the Lionel - Ives transition era equipment.
#86000 Delaware, Lackawawanna and Western Hopper by Marx
The 2004/4004 Crossing Set with Automatic Bell by American Flyer came in 2 variations. It was made up of a #214 Watchman Tower and a #2222 Crossing Gate.
#28500 Lehigh Valley High Sided Gondola by Marx
2 - #2640 Pullman and #2641 Observation in green by Lionel to run behind my 224e.
Northwoods FlyerStation Platform No. 91 by American Flyer
I've never seen that one before. Simple construction yet extremely effective!
I believe that these are Saratoga cars from circa 1914 - 1916 by Ives.
Station Platform No. 91 by American Flyer
Happy New Year 2021!
No. 554 Northern Pacific General Coal Co. Hopper by Marx
I had some time over the Holiday and managed to rummage through some boxes. This is engine #224E and tender #2224W by Lionel.
Here is a little Lionel Jr Streamliner I recently picked up. It runs like a demon, just needs to be cleaned up a bit.
Jon
Here is a representation of Set No. 502 "The Managers Special" by Ives.
The only difference is that the actual set shown in the catalog has the lighted version of the cars.
OK, if that's the case then something's wrong.
Looking at the picture of the underside of the car I see there's a circular "connector." Looks like wires come from the left and attach to screws at 11 o'clock and 7 o'clock. I'd assume the wires from the right side should attach to the screws at 1 o'clock and 5 o'clock. The screw post at 5 has nothing attached to it. Try that and see if that second light comes to life, assuming the bulb's good.
O gauge #435 by American Flyer
Flintlock76 Look at it this way, if it works, it's correct!
Look at it this way, if it works, it's correct!
That's the problem. What looks right only lights one lamp. I can't get both to light at the same time.
Possibly the only thing in my collection that has the distinction of being at least slightly rare is my 520:
This is the Type IV car that had the green painted over the terra-cotta resulting in a crackle finish:
Looking through the wiring holes on the underside you can get a better idea of what shade of green it was way back when:
By the way, is this wiring correct?
I have come to the end of items in my collection from Marx. If I come across anything else or purchase something I will add it back into the rotation. So for now let me reprise the Union Pacific M10000 by Marx.
Northwoods FlyerI try to avoid adding 4 wheel cars to the collection. I like the realism of 8 wheel cars. ( What a joke, this is tinplate we are talking about.)
Don't feel bad, I kind of do the same thing on my own layout, that is, not mixing up eras or different 'roads from said eras, then I have to remind myself "For crying out loud, they're TOY TRAINS! Stop sweating historical authenticity! Relax!"
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