Lionel 221 Vintage O NYC Dreyfuss Black 2-6-4 Steam Locomotive & 221-T Tender

This is a Lionel 221 Vintage O NYC Dreyfuss Black 2-6-4 Steam Locomotive & 221-T Tender 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 221T non-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 (Restored/Repainted) R-3: Good based on visual appearance. The locomotive operates properly, but the whistle does not. Repairs might need to be made to get the whistle to work. There are some hard to see painting imperfections, nicks, and scratches along the sides and edges of the locomotive and tender. The wheels and rolling pickups show signs of average use. The original box is not included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Restored - Good.

Condition: Restored - Good (R-3)
Operational Status: See Description
Original Box: No
Special Condition: Restored

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 5924016.

Trainz Product Id: 11425809