Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I try to provide as much information as I can when doing these videos by researching the catalogs & references. I'll be doing my next video on references that I have and use for postwar and prewar Lionel.
Thanks for this! I had never considered that these older passenger cars were made from Bakelite, and I don't know why it didn't occur to me . I'm now wondering about my old work cabooses and perhaps other cars.
I don't think Lionel made many cars out of Bakelite. These, and possibly the prewar semi-scale / scale boxcar were made with Bakelite. Lionel also used Bakelite with the 156 station platform, 164 log loader, 160 bins, and various controllers. Bakelite was very brittle and it did not take much to break when dropped. The newer plastics at the beginning of the postwar period were less expensive and more durable.
Yes, the X denotes a difference in the production of an item. In this case of the 2226W tender, the X denotes a lower coupler to match up with the new for 1941 pullmans. The 2226W tender was a premium tentder and only came with the high end engines like the prewar 226 and 763E semi-scale engines. I think you are referring to some of the postwar tenders like the 2466 tenders where the X denotes a change in the handrails. In the case of the postwar 2452 gondola, one with an X (2452X) indicates a lack of a brake wheel and no berrals.
@@alsvintagetoytrains7042 Lionel never used the X for the couplers. The X always was used to denote a premium item or an operating car. All the tenders with an X had the deluxe hand rails as does yours.
Yes, the 2332 GG1 made from 1947 to 1949 were single motor engines. The GG1 issued in 1950 was numbered 2330 and now had two motors plus magnitraction.
@@alsvintagetoytrains7042 for a single motor it pulls strong and smooth. I thought they had the reputation as a" brick". I always avoided. Beautiful sets. Where did you find that 226 ? That is a rare gem !
@@richardgiammarino7568 The 226 was from a private sale back in 2013. The Lionel Lines plate instead of the usual 226 numbering threw me off a bit at first, but I purchased it for a reasonable price with the nice 2226WX. Later research from Greenberg's reference and Doyle's reference both indicated this variation. The Greenberg's reference indicates this happened in 1941.
Sharp looking set and condition looks perfect. You do show viewers some nice Lionel trains.😊
Thank you, I try...
That is some very nice looking trains there Al. Really enjoyed the history of manufacture too. Catalogues are a bonus. Steven.
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Great video, as always! Always nice watching trains run on your layout and thank you for including the prewar versions, as well.
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I try to provide as much information as I can when doing these videos by researching the catalogs & references. I'll be doing my next video on references that I have and use for postwar and prewar Lionel.
@@alsvintagetoytrains7042 You always do a great job and I am looking forward to you next video!
Always well presented, with the catalog references. You have a wonderful collection. A true Lionel historian!
Thank you! Learning my history one piece at a time....
Awesome video and review, thanks for the information. 💯
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. These are definitely some of my favorites.
Thanks for this! I had never considered that these older passenger cars were made from Bakelite, and I don't know why it didn't occur to me . I'm now wondering about my old work cabooses and perhaps other cars.
I don't think Lionel made many cars out of Bakelite. These, and possibly the prewar semi-scale / scale boxcar were made with Bakelite. Lionel also used Bakelite with the 156 station platform, 164 log loader, 160 bins, and various controllers. Bakelite was very brittle and it did not take much to break when dropped. The newer plastics at the beginning of the postwar period were less expensive and more durable.
@@alsvintagetoytrains7042 Thank you for your studied and well learned observations.
Al best thumbnail ever. If you aged it no doubt it would look like something straight out of the 48 or 49 catalog! Model perfection!
Thanks! I could make it a black and white photo and will see what it looks like.
Thank you for the info. I have the 48-49 GG1 set with all three cars: Irvington, Madison and Manhattan Hope to shoot some video soon.
A great set to have!
Nice Sets !!!!!!
Thanks!
Nice one
Thanks for watching!
The X usually meant the item has something beyond regular production. In this case it indicates the hand rails were added extra.
Yes, the X denotes a difference in the production of an item. In this case of the 2226W tender, the X denotes a lower coupler to match up with the new for 1941 pullmans. The 2226W tender was a premium tentder and only came with the high end engines like the prewar 226 and 763E semi-scale engines. I think you are referring to some of the postwar tenders like the 2466 tenders where the X denotes a change in the handrails. In the case of the postwar 2452 gondola, one with an X (2452X) indicates a lack of a brake wheel and no berrals.
@@alsvintagetoytrains7042 Lionel never used the X for the couplers. The X always was used to denote a premium item or an operating car. All the tenders with an X had the deluxe hand rails as does yours.
what's the link to the Lionel book
My next video is going to be talking about references that I have and use. I'll drop the link here when I complete it.
@@alsvintagetoytrains7042 ok
Al is the GG 1 a single motor ?
Yes, the 2332 GG1 made from 1947 to 1949 were single motor engines. The GG1 issued in 1950 was numbered 2330 and now had two motors plus magnitraction.
@@alsvintagetoytrains7042 for a single motor it pulls strong and smooth. I thought they had the reputation as a" brick".
I always avoided. Beautiful sets. Where did you find that 226 ?
That is a rare gem !
@@richardgiammarino7568 The 226 was from a private sale back in 2013. The Lionel Lines plate instead of the usual 226 numbering threw me off a bit at first, but I purchased it for a reasonable price with the nice 2226WX. Later research from Greenberg's reference and Doyle's reference both indicated this variation. The Greenberg's reference indicates this happened in 1941.