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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NW-2 Diesel Switcher LIONEL TRAINS JERSEY CENTRAL NW-2 DIESEL SWITCHER No. 611

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Jersey Central NW-2 Diesel Switcher No. 611
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Late Classic Overprinted No. 602 Box End

NW-2 Diesel SwitcherThe Lionel Jersey Central NW-2 Switcher No. 611 was available in 1957 and 1958. Produced on an unpainted BLUE body with painted ORANGE area and WHITE and heat-stamped lettering inscribed on the side name plates. It has the Jersey Central logo and number heat-stamped in BLUE on the sides of the cab.
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This diesel has a BLACK sheet metal chassis, two solid non-operating couplers, ornamental horn and bell, front head light, Type IID motor with one axle Magnetraction, and was equipped with a three position directional unit whose control lever was adjustable from underneath the body.
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The box for this engine is difficult to find.
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There are three variations:
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Variation A: Has a ROYAL BLUE body that has DARK BLUE lettering.
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Variation B: Has a MEDIUM BLUE body with DARK BLUE lettering.
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Variation C: Has a MEDIUM BLUE body with MEDIUM BLUE lettering.
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This engine will run equally well on both O Gauge and O27 Gauge track.


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