Lionel 221 Vintage O NYC Dreyfuss Gray 2-6-4 Steam Locomotive & 221W Tender VG/Box

This is a Lionel 221 Vintage O NYC Dreyfuss Gray 2-6-4 Steam Locomotive & 221W Tender from 1946. The black 221 replaced the gray 221's like this one in the '47 line. Features include a painted die-cast boiler, 2-6-4 wheel arrangement, detailed driving wheel hardware, black drive wheels, sheet-metal trailing truck, three-position E-unit, headlight plus wire handrails. The number is always stamped below the cab window. It comes with a 221W whistling tender which is painted to match the color of the steamer and has the New York Central lettering decals on each side. Many collectors and operators still enjoy the 221. Although it is somewhat under-sized in terms of scale length, there is still a certain charm to this unique-looking locomotive. Clean examples of this steamer -- especially ones with original and completely intact tender decals -- are rare.

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-6: Very Good based on visual appearance. The locomotive occasionally shorts during operation. The locomotive and tender show scratches and spots of paint loss throughout various sections of the shell and chassis. The locomotive and tender show rust throughout various sections of the chassis and trucks. This item has been inspected by our repair shop. Please see the attached picture for inspection details and additional operation information. The instruction manual is not included. The original box is included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Very Good.

Condition: Very Good (C-6)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-3)

Manufacturer: Lionel
Model Number: 221
Years Manufactured: 1946 - 1946
Road Name: New York Central (NYC)

Scale/Era: O Postwar
Model Type: Steam Loco


The Trainz SKU for this item is 6192940.

Trainz Product Id: 11425694