Lionel pw-1542

520 GE BOX CAB ELECTRIC FREITGHT SET (1956)

An interesting set, with newly introduced 520 GE 80-ton boxcab electric. The lionel design was almost an exact replica of GE's original model, and surprisingly a great runner. This set was a late addition to the 1956 product line, one that was designed to meet buyer demands for a train outfit that retailed for under $20. Therefore, the set number was out of numerical sequence for the catalog. Lionel simply assigned the "1542", which was one numeral lower than "1543". The basket weave was an undersized two-tier type. Interesting note, the set box came in two versions. First version had printed #1542 on the side. Second version due to popularity and price, had pasted #1542 over the #1543 set. Lionel totally broke with tradition and placed contents unboxed inside the set box. The 520 was held in place by only a wraparound liner; a component box for this engine does not exist. The other components were seperated by cardboard dividers. The O-27 rolling stock was lower end yet sill had bar-end trucks. Due to it's inexpensive price tag, this set is not usually found intact. Features; 520 GE box cab electric(w/removable fragile plastic pantograph, original pantograph must have spring, usually missing. Also the two plastic body rivets are usually broken), 6014 red Baby Ruth boxcar, 6012 black "Lionel" gondola, 6017 tuscan "Lionel Lines" SP-type caboose, O-27 track(8 curved, 1 straight), 6029 uncoupling section, 1015 45 watt transformer, 90-36 envelope (90 controller button, 4 No. 81-32 connecting wires, 1 CTC lockon, 1 No. 936-2 tube of Train Lubricant, and Operating Train Outfit directions 502-10-3-56.

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