Lionel 218 Vintage O Santa Fe Alco Powered A Diesel Locomotive EX/Box

Here is a Lionel 218 Vintage O Santa Fe Alco Powered A Diesel Locomotive. The 218 Santa Fe Alco was a common diesel in the Lionel Alco series in the early 1960s. Their five-year production run makes it an easy item to acquire. The 218s were usually produced as an AA unit -- except in 1961 when an AB combination was available in limited quantities. This is only a single powered A unit. Standard features include a plastic and metal construction, silver and red painted body with black lettering, front and rear non-operating couplers. It is also equipped with two-axle Magnetraction, three-position E-unit plus, functional horn and metal wheels and axles.

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-7: Excellent based on visual appearance, the horn does not work, and has lost paint on the front, below the coupler. The overall appearance of this item may be improved with a gentle and thorough cleaning. There are light nicks and scratches on the surface of the shell and chassis. The original box is included, the paper tape is broke on both sides. The instruction manual is not included. Overall condition is Excellent.

Condition: Excellent (C-7)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-7)

Manufacturer: Lionel
Model Number: 218
Years Manufactured: 1959 - 1963
Road Name: Atchison Topeka Santa Fe (ATSF)

Scale/Era: O Postwar
Model Type: Diesel Loco


The Trainz SKU for this item is 6292665.

Trainz Product Id: 11665147