Came with both single and double motor versions. 6 with split frameĥ4 Electric in brass with rounded roof cab, 1913-1924. Note maroon door variation on 35 and long platform on 36. 35 Pullman and 36 observation with ribbed sides, nickel rivet-type trucks. Underside and inside of early cars is painted primer yellow. 13 early stock car has type II open-frame 3-rivet trucks, smooth non-embossed sides, 2-piece roof. Primer yellow underside and inside of early No. Lou was one of the top experts in Early Lionel O-gauge. As side-note this loco was in Lou Redman's collection. 150 small electric in very scarce mojave. Likely made during end of production in 1923. Loco has later type frame and brass strap headlight. Characteristics include, solid-frame 3-rivet trucks, 2-piece roof, smooth sides with painted slats and primer yellow under and inside. 2 examples of brown 156X locos examined by the author were mojave on the inside. It is believed that many 150 series locos in colors other than dark green are factory repaints. 169 made 1922 to 1924, consisting of 0-4-0 156X loco, 610 and 612 in rare brown with dark green trim. Same 7 inch car body as dark green 601, 602 cars. No 602 baggage and 603 Pullman in rare light orange, made for uncataloged sets c.1922. 1915 has gold vents, pedestal headlight, cast iron wheels and Lionel MFG emboss directly on copper pick-up, not on separate plate. Speculation indicates it would be made 1916-17, but Lionel was just making toys and was known to put together parts from different years to fulfill an order. Transition 156 4-4-4 loco has pedestal headlight, gold vents and Manufacturing motor, characteristic of the earlier 703 loco, but later 156 number and die-cast pony wheels. By 1920 the more appropriate slogan “I Jumped for Joy” was being used. Lionel’s first military sets were cataloged 1917 to 1920. A second outfit #214 included the 203 and pair of No. “PLAY WAR!” was the insensitive proclamation in Lionel’s 19 catalogs. Couplers on early models should all be short or long straight hook. Note solid-frame 3-rivet trucks on 6T tender. This is a very early example with thin rim drivers, slide-on pedestal light, large bell and 2-piece split frame. No.6 loco and tender was cataloged 1906 to 1923. Number 6 4-4-0 Steamer with 8-wheel tender. The third was made from a Flying Yankee coach (not pictured). Madison made three O gauge diners from their parts cache. Car on bottom shelf is a searchlight car with the searchlight missing.
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