High Grade Lionel 1946 No. 726 Berkshire 2-8-4 w/ 2426W + BOXES

This is the top of the line in Lionel Berkshires. This is the rare 1946 Lionel No. 726 steam engine, and its No. 2426W Tender. Lionel placed the most detail and best running gear on this engine. Instead of cotter pins as used in the following years, Lionel used stanchions to hold the handrails on the engine. Instead of having the motor drive the rear axle and using the main rod to drive the rest of the axles, Lionel placed the motor horizontally and used a drive shaft to drive the front and rear axles. Plus of course no e-unit slot through the top of the boiler. The engine and tender are in elike new condition - as seen in the pictures. Great overall condition, showing little wear. Engine ran well when tested. Needs an internal smoke bulb. The tender is also extremely nice. Some minor wear. Whistle works fine. The Engine Box is brick-like with insert. Tender box is correct for 1946. Tape residue, and some skinning. One end is missing an inside flap, and the outside flap is torn.  Original insert. A great set out of a prominent collection - don't miss. Thanks. 

Price: $1350 SORRY! SOLD!