This is a Lionel 229 Minneapolis and St. Louis AB Diesel Locomotive Set from 1961-62. The 229 Minneapolis & St. Louis (M. & St. L.) alco diesel is a somewhat unusual diesel from the early 1960's as it was produced in two different configurations. For 1961, Lionel sold the 229 as a single A unit. Then beginning in 1962, Lionel added a B unit and the 229 was sold as an AB unit for the year. Therefore, there are few fewer B units than A's making the AB diesel significantly harder to locate than a single A unit. As with most of the later Alco series diesels, the front apron is usually the weak point and are frequently found cracked or completely missing. Finding a unit with intact struts is difficult. Features include a red painted body with white lettering and a white side stripe, single-axle Magnetraction, two-position E-unit, headlight, horn plus non-operating front & rear couplers.

This item has been graded per TCA standards (Restored/Repainted) R-4: Very Good based on visual appearance. This locomotive set has been repainted by the previous owner. There are some scratches and paint loss throughout various sections of the shell and chassis. The instruction manual is not included. The original boxes are included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Restored - Very Good.

Condition: Restored - Very Good (R-4)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-4)
Special Condition: Repainted

Manufacturer: Lionel
Model Number: 229
Years Manufactured: 1961 - 1962
Road Name: Minneapolis & St Louis (MSTL)

Scale/Era: O Postwar
Model Type: Diesel Loco


The Trainz SKU for this item is 6186392.

Trainz Product Id: 11397135