Title:
Operating coal loader accessory
Description:
Lionel operating accessory consisting of a gray molded base representing a concrete or masonry platform, with an elevated brown truss structure labeled ”LIONEL” on the side and a long yellow metal conveyor or coal loader boom that pivots over the base. A small blue painted figure stands near the mechanism, and a separate bag of brown molded parts (likely coal or barrels) accompanies the piece. The accessory is designed for use with Lionel O gauge tinplate and tubular track as a lineside industry or coal handling facility. It appears to be a mid‑20th‑century Lionel operating coal or log loader accessory intended to load material into passing freight cars when activated. The construction is mainly die‑cast or stamped metal for the moving yellow boom and mixed plastic and metal for the base and structural framing. The overall size and style match traditional 3‑rail O gauge layout accessories produced by Lionel in the postwar era.
Model Manufacturer:
Lionel
Type of Model:
Operating trackside accessory
Country:
United States
Scale:
O
Gauge:
O
Era:
Postwar (approximately 1945-1969)
Material:
Mixed metal and plastic
Date Added:
2025-11-26 10:54:52
Automatic Estimated Value:
~$62.74
Automatic Estimated Date:
2025-11-26
Date Added:
2025-11-26 10:54:52