Lionel #B1122 027 switch. I have never seen this in a bubble pack before. It is up for bid right now at an auction site. Anyone know the years or other details?
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My guess would be 1969. Maybe even 1970 as these were pictured in the 1970 catalog.
I'm thinking the packaging is missing the orange box frame.
(In case anyone didn't already know those controllers don't light up...if I remember correctly they don't even have light sockets under the lenses.)
(In case anyone didn't already know those controllers don't light up...if I remember correctly they don't even have light sockets under the lenses.)
Yes, the switch blister is missing its frame.
Lionel started packaging some items in blister packs in the 1960's. I may have some notes on exactly when, and what was available.
Of all the items on blisters, the switches seem to be the ones most commonly seen today. Don't bid too high.
Other items that came on blisters include:
#76 - set of 3 lamp posts (also fairly common)
#151 semaphore
#140 Banjo
260 end bumper
??? girder bridge
??? 027 straight tracks (rare)
??? 027 curve tracks (rare)
??? 027 uncoupler
SP smoke pellets
909 somke fluid
??? maintenance kit
925 grease
I think there are more, I am positive on the ones above.
The above is all postwar. Some items were also blister packed in the MPC era.
Many Lionel slot car items were also blister packed.
Lionel started packaging some items in blister packs in the 1960's. I may have some notes on exactly when, and what was available.
Of all the items on blisters, the switches seem to be the ones most commonly seen today. Don't bid too high.
Other items that came on blisters include:
#76 - set of 3 lamp posts (also fairly common)
#151 semaphore
#140 Banjo
260 end bumper
??? girder bridge
??? 027 straight tracks (rare)
??? 027 curve tracks (rare)
??? 027 uncoupler
SP smoke pellets
909 somke fluid
??? maintenance kit
925 grease
I think there are more, I am positive on the ones above.
The above is all postwar. Some items were also blister packed in the MPC era.
Many Lionel slot car items were also blister packed.
Revised list of postwar Lionel blister packed items include:
#76 - set of 3 lamp posts (also fairly common)
#151 semaphore
#140 Banjo
260 end bumper
??? girder bridge
??? 027 straight tracks (rare)
??? 027 curve tracks (rare)
??? 027 uncoupler
??? 027 45 degree crossing
??? 027 90 degree crossing
SP smoke pellets
909 somke fluid
??? maintenance kit
925 grease
262 crossing gate
single target block signal
154 highway crossing signal
Lionel usually modified the item number by placing a "B" in front. For example, "SP" is the item number for smoke pellets. When they were on a blister pack, they became "BSP".
Many collectors prize unopened blister packed items. They display nicely.
#76 - set of 3 lamp posts (also fairly common)
#151 semaphore
#140 Banjo
260 end bumper
??? girder bridge
??? 027 straight tracks (rare)
??? 027 curve tracks (rare)
??? 027 uncoupler
??? 027 45 degree crossing
??? 027 90 degree crossing
SP smoke pellets
909 somke fluid
??? maintenance kit
925 grease
262 crossing gate
single target block signal
154 highway crossing signal
Lionel usually modified the item number by placing a "B" in front. For example, "SP" is the item number for smoke pellets. When they were on a blister pack, they became "BSP".
Many collectors prize unopened blister packed items. They display nicely.
quote:(In case anyone didn't already know those controllers don't light up...if I remember correctly they don't even have light sockets under the lenses.)
Interesting! They really cheapened things down towards the end didn't they? Such a shame. As was MPC's further redesign. The original O-27 turnouts with the little red & green lenses were cool.
Jon
quote:Originally posted by KOOLjock1:quote:(In case anyone didn't already know those controllers don't light up...if I remember correctly they don't even have light sockets under the lenses.)
Interesting! They really cheapened things down towards the end didn't they? Such a shame. As was MPC's further redesign. The original O-27 turnouts with the little red & green lenses were cool.
Jon
Have you ever seen the die cast prewar "siamese" (027) controller? I'll have a pic up in a bit.
Folks interested in Lionel blister packs may wish to check out some pictures I posted on the photo album page:
Makes we wish I was old enough to shop back then!
Jon 
