The Switch Tower No. 445 was available from 1952 until 1957, and there are no known variations. This Switch Tower used accessory voltage and a No. 145C Contact that was placed under the track. The weight of a passing train would cause a man to run down the stairs and another to come out on the second story balcony.

An identical Switch Tower was produced in 1984-87 by MPC (No. 2324), so collectors should check the bottom of this tower to see if it has the following inscription: "PART No. 445-8 / NO. 445 SWITCH TOWER / MADE IN U.S.A. OF AMERICA / THE LIONEL CORPORATION / NEW YORK, N.Y."