Wierd Dispay

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-Dave

Really cool.  It could be something special.

@Ronf43 posted:

@Ronf43 posted:

What an interesting piece of display work. Although I can't tell from here, it appears to be a totally normal #637 Adriatic from the late 50s ('58 ?) with a nicely worked up #2046-50, the normal tender that came with the loco. The tender and the display, I believe, is what sets this apart, and could not be confused with normal Lionel production. Also, the tender railing going into the tender appears to be drilled out. Nice piece, anyway!

Most likely an after-market "presentation piece" for an individual commissioned by another individual.  I doubt Lionel would go through all that for a lowly 637.

Rusty

I agree with you 100% Rusty, but remember, the 637 at the time, was in the top of the line Super O sets.....that’s when the big L was on the downward swing...

Pat

I think KOL industries is still in business. My knowledge of them is that they design and possibly manufacture some spectacular commercial and residential interior rooms. They have an upscale web site. Why not contact them and possibly they can shed some light on the mystery.

One of the mysteries is solved.  I'm totally ashamed of myself.  That style tender shell did not come with handrails.   Actually two mysteries are solved.  I never mentioned that i was under the impression that the -50 model only came as 'Pennsylvania'.  I think someone modified the 'Lionel Lines' shell and then swapped the shells.

Given my current history of tender shell knowledge, I am probably wrong again.

Anyway I'm down to the display base being the only weird thing unless you want to question why the 637.  The base definitely deserves a Hudson.

Next thing is Jim's advice.  I'm going to attempt to contact KOL Industries.

Lovely!  Could the brass railings on the tender have been added afterwards by whoever made the base?