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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 NW-2 Diesel Switcher LIONEL TRAINS ERIE NW-2 DIESEL SWITCHER No. 610

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Erie NW-2 Diesel Switcher No. 610 Variation C
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No. 610 Middle Classic Box End
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Lionel Trains NW-2 Diesel SwitcherThe Lionel Erie NW-2 Switcher No. 610 used a BLACK body with YELLOW heat-stamped lettering and railroad herald. There is no skirt on the sheet metal frame. Most copies are found with one-axle Magnetraction.
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This engine has operating disc couplers at both ends, and some early production units would have a light. It was equipped with a three position directional unit whose control lever was adjustable from the bottom of the sheet metal chassis. Produced only in 1955, it is amazing that there are five variations:
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Variation A: BLACK painted chassis, with light.
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Variation B: YELLOW painted chassis. No light.
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Variation C: Chemically blackened sheet metal chassis. This is the most common version.
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Variation D: Identical to Variation A, but this version has two axle Magnetraction and no light. Probably the first production.
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Variation E: This variation has a service-station replaced body (Part No. 600-3) that has a nameplate on the sides similar to the Jersey Central No. 621.
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Lionel issued this diesel for use on O27 Gauge track, but it will operate equally well on the larger radius curves of O Gauge track.
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Erie NW-2 Diesel Switcher No. 610 Variation B
Courtesy of J. Puccio Collectionspacer
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