| Classic cover for the 2002 Lionel consumer catalog by famed Lionel cover artist Angela Trotta Thomas. Inspired by the heroic efforts of the brave members of New York City's Engine Company #54, Ladder #4, Battalion #9 in the aftermath of the 9-11 terrorist attacks, the cover illustration depicts the great spirit that embodied America. The 2002 Lionel Christmas catalog is fast becoming a piece of Americana. This 110 paged catalog was a great year for Lionel. Featured items included; a remake of 1950 set 2148WS with scale NYC J3a Hudson and passenger cars, Jersey Central Blue Comet 4-6-2 Heavyweight passenger set, a remake the rare 1960's Boy's Train set, a remake of the 1959 44 U.S.Army Missile Launcher set, Area 51 Alien Recovery set, Thomas The Tank set, PRR T-1 Duplex, NYC Drefuss Hudson, N&W J Class 4-8-4, Hot Rod Inspection Vehicle, U.P. Desert Victory SD-40, General American Woodside Milk cars, Alien Suspension car, flat with dozer and scraper, Railroad Tugboats, Rotary Coal Tipple, a remake of the classic prewar #840 Power Station from 1928, and much more. This was one of Lionel's best catalogs. |
