Lionel US Marine DC switcher 8377 from 1983 - cheap eBay purchase.

Purchased on eBay for about $20 plus shipping "parts only". 1 bridge rectifier, 1 extra light bulb for the rear light, and some general repairs and it's up and running!
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[@bradkorando]

Nice addition to your growing collection. Switchers can be a whole lot of fun - especially with operating couplers and a siding or two! It's a clean looking unit that looks as if it hasn't been run very much. I think you did well for $20 plus shipping. Nice upgrades by adding the bridge rectifier and extra light bulb. Thanks for sharing another project with us!

[@TooManyHobbiesJeremy]

Thanks Brad, I spotted where a newer version has coupler arms that are centered (vs flopping around). I might have to look into some of those.

[@TomzTrainzandAccessories]

Nice score on that little switcher. If Lionel had installed a rectifier back in the day, it probably would have sold better. Here it is 40+ years later, and it’s running well. Great job Jeremy! Tom

[@TooManyHobbiesJeremy]

Thanks Tom. I'm glad this project turned out well in the end.

[@MartinSBrown-tp9ji]

Lindsay made an H.O. model of this Witcomb switcher in the late 1940 s. I have 2 of them and they still run well.

[@paulbervid1610]

Great work and an awesome price.

[@TooManyHobbiesJeremy]

Thanks, I'm glad it worked out well

[@OldcampRanch]

Well done 👍🏻

[@TooManyHobbiesJeremy]

Thanks!

[@huntercoleman460]

Cool find Jeremy.

[@TooManyHobbiesJeremy]

Thanks, it is a bit different with the camo paint