This is a Lionel 221 Vintage O NYC Dreyfuss Black 2-6-4 Steam Locomotive & 221-T Tender from 1947. The black 221 replaced the gray 221 in the '47 line. Features include a painted die-cast boiler, 2-6-4 wheel arrangement, detailed driving wheel hardware, black drive wheels, sheet-metal trailing truck, three-position E-unit, headlight plus wire handrails. The number is always stamped below the cab window. It comes with a 221T non-whistling tender which is painted to match the color of the steamer and has the New York Central lettering decals on each side. Many collectors and operators still enjoy the 221. Although it is somewhat under-sized in terms of scale length, there is still a certain charm to this unique-looking locomotive. Clean examples of this steamer -- especially ones with original and completely intact tender decals -- are rare.

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-6: Very Good based on visual appearance. This item has small spots of rusting. There are nicks and scratches on the surface of the shell and chassis. The wheels show average run-time. When tested this item ran intermittently and is being sold as is. The original box is not included. The instruction manual is not included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Very Good.

Condition: Very Good (C-6)
Operational Status: As is
Original Box: No

Manufacturer: Lionel
Model Number: 221
Years Manufactured: 1946 - 1947
Road Name: New York Central (NYC)

Scale/Era: O Postwar
Model Type: Steam Loco


The Trainz SKU for this item is 6256978.

Trainz Product Id: 11425809