The Lionel Boston & Maine FA No. 226 was similar to the No. 217, but was produced in 1960 for Sears and was uncataloged. Produced on a BLUE body that was painted BLACK with a WHITE stripe at the roof line, this engine was equipped with a light in the A unit and a horn. A three position directional unit whose control lever was adjustable from the top of the body controled the direction of this diesel. A single vertical worm drive Type IIC motor powers two axles that utilized Magnetraction. The lettering was heat-stamped on these units and the sheet metal chassis have solid non-operating couplers. The BLUE color of the plastic is susceptible to fading when exposed to direct sunlight and will turn a shade of TEAL. These units are found in different color combinations. They existed this way from the factory, and no variations have been issued to distinguish these differences. |