Lionel pre-227

227 0-6-0 PENNSYLVANIA SEMI-SCALE SWITCHER WITH 2227B TENDER (MADE FROM 1939 UNTIL 1942)

 

Utilizing many of the castings developed for the 701 scale switcher, Lionel created this semi-scale switcher in 1939. Remaining in the product line until 1942, a number of variations were created. All variations were equipped with "Teledyne" couplers. This system used a DC relay, similar to that used to activate the whistle on most Lionel steamers, to operate the couplers. The height of the couplers of the 227 matched that of the 2650, 2750, and 2950 series cars. Available as an option was a bell-ringing tender. An off-on lever beneath the tender floor energized a bi-metallic strip, which controlled the striker mechanism that sounded the bell.

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