Lionel Electric Trains Identification Guide Sub-Title
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This Identification Guide for Lionel Electric Trains covers the "Post-war Era" only from 1945 until 1969.

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Lionel Trains Coal Station No. 497 LIONEL TRAINS COAL STATION No. 497

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Lionel Trains Coal Station No. 497 A Variation
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Lionel Trains Coal Station No. 497The Coal Station No. 497 offered a self-contained continuous operation when used with the No. 3459 Automatic Coal Dump Car. The unloaded coal in the bin would be raised by cables and then could be loaded again from the overhead chutes.
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Available from 1953 until 1958, this station has only one variation that has a DARK GREEN roof that is slightly harder to find. Came with its own controller that is illustrated to the right.
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Dimensions: 9-1/2" x 6" and 10 inches high.

 No. 497 Controller
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