Prewar Lionel Trains 1900-1942

• Prewar Lionel Trains 1900-1942

  Prewar Lionel Train Discussion.

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  Vintage Lionel Tin Plate train discussion

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• Topics

• Wiring diagram for early Lionel #53 0-4-0 circa 1915

  Started by rbsharer on 03 Jan, 2018 19:11
  Last post by jdoran on 11 Nov, 2025 18:23

  Views: 6358, Replies: 2

• Questions about some unique Macy special passenger cars

  Started by James M on 19 Nov, 2024 23:45

  Views: 3418, Replies: 0

• Running my Lionel OO

  Started by Mike T on 09 Jun, 2020 22:54
  Last post by James M on 19 Nov, 2024 16:14

  Views: 4233, Replies: 1

• 1937? train set

  Started by jp on 06 Nov, 2024 07:33

  Views: 2375, Replies: 0

• Difference in a 2621

  Started by sherbs on 15 Oct, 2023 17:25

  Views: 7818, Replies: 0

• Help Identifying Pre War Lionel Set

  Started by DCBUS on 05 Oct, 2023 07:17

  Views: 7248, Replies: 0

• Prewar Train and Accessory Parts Diagrams

  Started by MCH6970SS on 08 Oct, 2022 09:16
  Last post by Vince53 on 12 Oct, 2022 23:37

  Views: 3184, Replies: 1

• ISO PREWAR 150 FRAME

  Started by TJETMADMAN on 19 May, 2022 11:59
  Last post by Vince53 on 21 May, 2022 13:02

  Views: 3454, Replies: 1

• 602 Baggage Car

  Started by kars2026at10 on 20 Feb, 2021 20:49
  Last post by djacobsen on 21 Feb, 2021 07:28

  Views: 4166, Replies: 1

• Weird Wheel found on prewar Lionel Lines No. 257

  Started by Jack_Coker on 25 Mar, 2020 11:10
  Last post by djacobsen on 26 Mar, 2020 07:22

  Views: 5564, Replies: 1

• lionel 400e broken frame

  Started by mpr54 on 22 Jul, 2018 11:08
  Last post by Chiefmcfuz on 29 Jul, 2018 20:31

  Views: 3874, Replies: 2

• Pre-war no. 2640 & 2641 passenger cars in a most unusual color combination

  Started by Alan_Parkes on 30 May, 2018 11:12

  Views: 2282, Replies: 0

• New to me, Lionel 252 set.

  Started by djacobsen on 13 Feb, 2018 07:05

  Views: 2529, Replies: 0

• Question about light binding post of Lional #53

  Started by rbsharer on 02 Jan, 2018 22:41
  Last post by djacobsen on 03 Jan, 2018 08:04

  Views: 3180, Replies: 3

• Tender for 838W

  Started by brubakes on 03 Nov, 2017 18:09
  Last post by brubakes on 03 Nov, 2017 19:52

  Views: 3119, Replies: 2

• 1942? Set with 1700 Ives cars.

  Started by Barry M Wheeler on 21 Mar, 2017 12:29
  Last post by Barry M Wheeler on 22 Mar, 2017 08:03

  Views: 2841, Replies: 2

• Lionel 402E - need help Wiring Diagram

  Started by maglobal on 29 May, 2016 09:38

  Views: 2683, Replies: 0

• Do prewar engines typically require more throttle to run?

  Started by jsonova99 on 03 Jan, 2016 07:46

  Views: 2195, Replies: 0

• What is your favorite Locomotive for operating?

  Started by TinPlateRunner on 11 May, 2014 11:08
  Last post by TinPlateRunner on 19 May, 2014 11:38

  Views: 3730, Replies: 4

• My Pre War

  Started by 67flh on 04 May, 2013 17:06
  Last post by TinPlateRunner on 11 May, 2014 10:52

  Views: 2574, Replies: 1