Lionel pre-1688g

1688 GUNMETAL TORPEDO STEAMER - 1936 TO 1940

 

Cataloged in 1937 and uncataloged the following years, these locos were made from 1936 until 1940. Gunmetal 2-4-2 Lionel Jr. with diecast body, E- unit reversing, nickel plates and trim. Came with 1689T, 1689W, 2689T, 2689W sheet-metal tenders. Early versions had 1688 side name plates and later had 1688E. This was part of Lionel's lower priced line. The Torpedos were one of the best selling Pre-War engines they produced and one of the best runners of all time. They just effortlessly scoot around!

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