Lionel 221 Vintage O NYC Dreyfuss Black 2-6-4 Steam Locomotive & 221W EX

This is a Lionel 221 Vintage O New York Central Dreyfuss Black 2-6-4 Steam Loco & 221W from 1947. The black 221 replaced the gray 221 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-7: Excellent. This item shows some light scratches and spots of paint loss on the shell and chassis. This item is in overall excellent condition. When powered on the locomotive operated but the tender did not make any sound. The original box is not included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Excellent.

Condition: Excellent (C-7)
Operational Status: As is
Original Box: No

Manufacturer: Lionel
Model Number: 221
Years Manufactured: 1946 - 1947
Road Name: New York Central (NYC)

Scale/Era: O Postwar
Model Type: Steam Loco


The Trainz SKU for this item is 6194570.

Trainz Product Id: 12697848