Lionel pw-726-1948 berkshire

726 LIONEL BERKSHIRE 2-8-4 1948

The 1948 version of the 726 is identified by the knuckle coupler molded into the cow catcher, plus being equipped with a "precision" motor with metal brush holders protruding from the plastic motor cap. 1949 models do not have protruding brush holders, but have the molded non-operating knuckle coupler. 1947 models have the protruding brush holders but lack the molded coupler on the cowcatcher. Black painted diecast body featuring revised boiler casting with E unit slot. Ornamental movable bell, ornamental whistle, diecast pilot, trailing trucks, three position E unit, lighted with headlight lens. 2426W semi- scale tender. Spectacular in all respects, this loco has the original classy nickel rims, and predated Magnetraction. It was so well designed that it pulled as well as it's newer cousins with Magnetraction (nickel rims had to be discontinued for Magnetraction, losing a bit of the "elegance").

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