The Lionel Minneapolis & St. Louis FA No. 229 had its A Unit produced in 1961 and was joined by a B Unit one year later. Produced on a RED painted body with a WHITE stripe and heat-stamped lettering.
This engine was equipped with a light in the A unit and a horn. A two 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 IIB motor powers two axles, one of which utilized Magnetraction.
The body was mounted on a sheet metal chassis that have solid non-operating couplers.
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