Different Lionel Coal Train

Jim C,

 

Yes this coal train was made.  The steam engine was more popular outside the big cities where electrics ruled.  In fact, the steam train was cataloged for 2 years (1929 & !930) and the Electric was 1929 only.

 

The caboose is common as dirt, this is why the red/black on is so prized... as far as the orange ones having labels is not scientific... labels were used until 1930ish BUT sporadically after that for NOS constructions... I wouldn't hang my hat on the labels around this time anyway.

I believe it was made two years only, first as the 393 set and then as the 393E set. I prefer this set over the 340 set because I am more fond of steam engines than electrics.

John.

I thought the set actually came with the red/black caboose, not as pictured in the catalogue. Or was that just with the black 318 engine?

Timothy,

   I have seen either caboose with either engine, I think they came either way.

I liked this particular set myself with the black & red caboose to match the engine & tender, was never fond of the Green & Red caboose, unless its on a Christmas train.  This is a nice old set and if it is in running condition worth the money they are bidding.

PCRR/Dave

I have dealt with this seller he is honest and reliable.

chris

He also has some really awesome stuff.