This is Lionel prewar set #347E, a set comprised of the 8E electric outline locomotive and two passenger cars.
This set came in two main variations: maroon trim and number boards and RED trim, numberboards, and red PRINT on the brass plates. THIS set is the RED version.
The set includes:
- Lionel 8e locomotive
- Lionel 337 Coach
- Lionel 338 Observation
- Set Box
- Component boxes
Features
- All original
- Standard gauge
- Olive versions
- Olive green body and roof
- RED windows, doors
- RED number boards and red print on locomotive brass plates
- Maintenance stickers still under passenger cars but show wear
There is no track or transformer with this set. It did originally come with track. If you require track and a power unit to go with this set and rheostat, we can set you up with them in a separate listing.
CONDITION: Overall, excellent to very good plus condition.
8E Engine has been serviced and is running and reversing. Some rubs and light scratches. Some texture in paint on roof.
Passenger cars 337 and 338 are complete and nice but also show general playwear. If you look closely, you can see what looks like blue paint splatter on the Pullman roof. Very smal dent on Pullman roof as well. Otherwise, quite nice.
BOXES
Outer set box has wear but the labels are largely complete. Visible stamping. Three of the four corners of the top lid are separated. Cardboard a little crumbly but good structurally.
Individual boxes are here, complete with flaps as pictured. All boxes show rubs and discoloration, some flaking and rubs. But they look great, and the stamping is very visible.Interesting note: The 8E is such a sharp looking unit and came with the early pendulum reverse unit. Note that the pendulum reverse has an internal on/off mechanism. It is best to hit it with power and use the direction button to move between directions to maintain juice. It is best to hold the direction button down as sometimes it takes a few seconds to switch to energize. I like having the real deal; some folks rewire around it. The neat thing is that it will be your choice!