Bidspirit auction | Lionel O Scale Automatic Gateman

Lionel O Scale Automatic Gateman Model 6-2145 with Original Box and Instructions - A vintage American-made Lionel O Scale model train accessory, the Automatic Gateman, model number 6-2145. The accessory consists of a miniature shed with a white plastic body, a brown shingled-texture roof, and a green rectangular base. A dark blue or black molded plastic gateman figure stands in the doorway. A white railroad crossing crossbuck sign is mounted on the base. The underside of the base features electrical contact points. The item is accompanied by its original cardboard packaging and printed instruction sheet. The box front and sides are printed in red, white, and black with the text ”LIONEL 'O' Scale AUTOMATIC GATEMAN” and model number ”6-2145”. The back of the box provides ”Installation and Operating Instructions” and bears the manufacturer information: ”LIONEL of Fundimensions, a Division of General Mills Fun Group Inc., Mount Clemens, Michigan 48043”. One side of the box is marked ”Made and Litho in U.S.A.”. The included paper instruction sheet is titled ”LIONEL Installing and Operating Instructions for Automatic Operating Gateman No. 6-2145”. According to the box specifications, the accessory has a height of 4 1/2 inches and a base measuring 5 3/4 inches by 7 inches.