This Standard Gauge proto 2 tinplate electric engine is in Excellent Condition from a smoke-free home/collection. Two of the flagless pins are missing. All pins with flags are sealed in their original packaging. There are no marks on this engine. There is a little wear on the wheels and roller. This engine is tested. The engine runs well in both directions with functioning directional lighting and sounds. There is a clicking sound when the engine is in motion. This item is stored in its original packaging and is ready to roll on your standard gauge layout.

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Statistics:

Odometer: 33.7

Battery: OK

Chronometer: 7:14

 

Original Description:

The 318 was a classic of the tinplate era, a medium-priced engine produced in a variety of colors that remained in the Lionel catalog for twelve years, 1924-35 - a longer production run than perhaps any other tinplate loco. The 1925 catalog described the 318 as "Introduced in response to a great demand for a single-super-motor locomotive built on the lines of our 402, but smaller and contains many of the constructional features of the larger engine." Like most Lionel Standard Gauge equipment, the 318 was sized according to price: it was about two-thirds the size of the more expensive twin-motored 402, although both engines ran on the same gauge track. Also in common with the 402 and a number of other Lionel engines, the 318 was based loosely on the prototype New York Central S-type boxcab - although the Lionel versions were less sharp-edged and arguably handsomer than the real thing.

The 318E ("E" for electronic reverse) joins the Tinplate Traditions line for the first time in 2007, in four of the original 1920s and '30s paint schemes. Pair this engine with a matching set of 300 Series passenger cars to experience what made boys happy eight decades ago.

Features:

• Metal Wheels, Axles and Gears
• Stamped Steel Body and Chassis
• Baked Enamel Finish
• Operating Metal Latch Couplers
• Directionally Controlled Headlights
• (2) Precision Flywheel Equipped Motors
• Locomotive Speed Control
• Brass Trim
• Proto-Sound 2.0 With The Digital Command System Featuring: Passenger Station Proto-Effects
• Unit Measures:13 1/8" x 3 3/4" x 5 3/16"
• Operates On STD-42 Curves

318E Locomotive w/Proto-Sound 2.0 - Dark Gray

• Roadname: Dark Gray
• Product Item Number: 10-1270-1
• Catalog: CB 2007 Tinplate Volume 1
• Product Line: Tinplate
• Scale: Std. Gauge
• Delivery Status: Delivered DEC. 2007

This product is compatible with all Std. Gauge 3-Rail track systems including those systems offered by Gargraves and Lionel and Ross Custom Switches.