Lionel 2243 Vintage O Santa Fe F-3 AB Diesel Set VG

Here is a Lionel 2243 Santa Fe F-3 AB Diesel Locomotive Set. The 2243 Santa Fe F3 AB unit of the mid 1950s is another set of quality F3 diesels produced by Lionel wearing the warbonnet paint scheme of the Santa Fe railroad. The warbonnet paint scheme has become one of the most recognizable paint schemes in all facets of model railroading. The 2243 was always sold as an AB combination. It is also one of a select few postwar Lionel F3's with only a single motor. Nevertheless, even with a single motor and Magnatraction, it is a powerful locomotive. The 2243 is noteworthy as being the only Lionel diesel to be catalogued both as an 027 gauge item (1955 and 1956) and later as an O gauge item (1957). Standard features of the powered A unit include: red and yellow painted areas over a silver shell, single motor, Magnatraction, functional horn, three-position E-unit, operating front coupler with a non-operating rear coupler, illuminated headlight and number boards, plus dual ornamental horns, rear metal ladder steps and a single Santa Fe decal on the front. The non-powered B unit include: red and yellow painted areas over a silver shell, front and rear non-operating couplers, plus metal ladder steps at each corner. Note that the 2243 A and B units were only available with closed portholes.

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-6: Very Good based on visual appearance. The A unit is very loud during operation. Both locomotives have heavily flaking decals. The B Unit's shell is loose form the chassis. Both locomotives have bent step pieces. Both locomotives show rusting on the wheels. Both locomotives show scratches and spots of paint loss throughout various sections of the shell and chassis. Both locomotives show rust throughout various sections of the chassis and trucks. Both locomotives show staining on the shell. The instruction manual is not included. The original box 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: See Description
Original Box: No

Manufacturer: Lionel
Model Number: 2243
Road Name: Atchison Topeka Santa Fe (ATSF)

Scale/Era: O Postwar
Model Type: Diesel Loco


The Trainz SKU for this item is 6207020.

Trainz Product Id: 12102905