Here is a Lionel 2026 Vintage O 2-6-2 Die-Cast Steam Locomotive – Early Version. The 2026 was classified by Lionel as a Prairie-type steam engine. It’s a mid-size steam engine and was sold as an 027 gauge item. The early 2026 is a fancier locomotive compared to the later version. In addition, the 2026 shares its boiler casting with other Lionel locomotives such as the 637, 2016, 2018, 2029 and 2037 steamers: however the internal workings are different. The 2026 steam locomotive had two independent production runs. The first was in 1948 and 1949 while the second was from 1951 to 1953. Although Lionel used the same catalogue number (2026), in most cases parts are not interchangeable between the early and late version. The first version consisted of a 2-6-2 wheel arrangement with detailed driving wheel hardware, three-position E-unit, smoke, Baldwin disk drive wheels, die-cast trailing truck, sliding shoe contacts plus an ornamental bell and whistle and illuminated headlight. The whistling tender which matches was numbered 6466WX. Externally, the later model looks very similar to the earlier model. Internally, there are numerous differences. The later model has a 2-6-4 wheel arrangement with scaled-down driving wheel hardware, three-position E-unit, smoke, relatively plain spoked drive wheels, sheet metal trailing truck, ornamental bell, and illuminated headlight.

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-6: Very Good based on visual appearance. This item has scratches and scuffs throughout the surface. The metal pieces have spots of rust. The wheels show signs of wear and rust. The locomotive runs but not very well. The original box is not included. Overall condition is Very Good.

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

Manufacturer: Lionel
Model Number: 2026
Years Manufactured: 1948 – 1953
Road Name: **** No Road Name

Scale/Era: O Postwar
Model Type: Steam Loco

The SKU for this item is 5854183.

Product Id: 11448274