Lionel 2245 Vintage O Texas Special F-3 AB Diesel Set VG

This is a Lionel 2245 Texas Special F-3 AB Diesel Locomotive Set from 1954-55. The 2245 Texas Special F3 AB unit of the mid 1950s is another set of quality F3 diesels produced by Lionel. This unit is notable in that it was Lionel's first F3 A unit to be produced with a single motor. Lionel catalogued the Texas Special F3 as an 027 gauge item. The 2245 was always sold as an AB combination. Even with a single motor and Magnetraction, it is a powerful locomotive. The 2245 is unusual in that it was produced for only two years and there are two distinct versions of both the A and B unit. The first of the single-motor F3s, the 2245 was included in several colorful sets and remains popular with collectors today. Features include a motor, portholes, operating horns, die-cast metal trucks, an operating headlight, a reverse unit, metal wheels and operating knuckle couplers. The A unit is powered, the B unit is non-powered.

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-6: Very Good based on visual appearance. There are several scratches/nicks across the plastic body of each unit. There are light signs of rust along the corner steps & wheels of each unit. There is significant paint loss along the trucks & chassis of both units. The overall appearance of this item may be improved with a gentle and thorough cleaning. The powered A Unit runs forward/reverse on AC with an operational headlight. The original box is not included. The instruction manual is not 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: No

Manufacturer: Lionel
Model Number: 2245
Years Manufactured: 1954 - 1955
Road Name: Texas Special

Scale/Era: O Postwar
Model Type: Diesel Loco


The Trainz SKU for this item is 6209044.

Trainz Product Id: 11397085