Lionel pw-282

282 PORTAL GANTRY CRANE

 

Built from 1954 until 1957. Intricate structure and detailing, Heavy bridge construction gantry frame. Three levers control rotation 360 degrees, hook up and down motion, magnet on/off. This crane came in two versions. The 282 has a screw-on cab, gray smoke stack, and a black magnet. The 282R has a snap on cab, black smoke stack, a silver magnet, and cab is marked 282R. Transitional pieces may have different configuations of these features. Arguably one of the best accessories of Lionel's golden years.

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