We also have the unflanged version of this wheel if you need it.
You are looking at a neat Lionel item--this is a MODERN LIONEL run of the prewar original 700e-8 wheel. We obtained it in a small collection from a closed down Lionel service station many years ago. It is a hard to find part.
It has the protrusion for the linkage/siderods, etc. The axle whole is approximately 1/2". There is no tire. The whole wheel measures 1 13/16" across.
It seems to be from the same casting that ORIGINALLY had 700e-8 cast into the wheel, but the actual number for it was 700e-140. Of course, this number DOES NOT appear on this wheel. This is the drive wheel with flange and the metal tire used on the 700e and 763.
IMPORTANT NOTE: DUE TO THE WIDER AXLE HOLE, THIS WHEEL WOULD REQUIRE MODIFICATION TO FIT AN ORIGINAL 700E OR 763E. There are currently no wheels being produced that fit the original 700e or 763. It turns out these newer wheels, though they are from the original molds for the 700e and 763e, have wider axle holes. The holes do fit the axles for the 773, so the holes are slightly larger. Some enterprising folks have used these wheels with the 700e and 763, but they have to use the axles for the 773 and change out the bearings.
If you need to know the height of the flanges, please let me know.\
We also have the unflanged version of this wheel if you need it.
CONDITION: New old stock from a service station, and were newly purchased by the service station in the 1980's I believe. Does not appear to have been used though may may show some normnal oxidation.