Bidspirit auction | Lionel Union Pacific #3593 Desert

Lionel Union Pacific #3593 Desert Storm Legacy SD40-2 Diesel Locomotive - A Lionel Legacy Series O gauge diesel locomotive, model SD40-2, road number 3593, finished in a commemorative Union Pacific Desert Storm livery. This model is constructed with a detailed plastic body shell mounted on a metal chassis with die-cast metal trucks. The locomotive features a three-color desert camouflage paint scheme applied to the body, fuel tank, and trucks. Visible markings include the Union Pacific shield logo on the cab sides, the road number 3593 on the cab and number boards, and large Union Pacific block lettering on the long hood. A specific commemorative placard on the side sill reads: UNION PACIFIC SALUTES ITS EMPLOYEE RESERVISTS ON DUTY FOR DESERT STORM. Fine-scale exterior details include metal handrails, steps, molded vents, and a builder's plate for the Electro-Motive Division (EMD). The cab interior is fitted with a painted engineer figure. The locomotive is designed for operation on three-rail O gauge track. No original packaging is present. The locomotive is in excellent aesthetic condition. The desert camouflage paint is vibrant and well-preserved with no visible chips, scratches, or abrasions. All structural details, including the scale handrails, steps, and ladders, appear straight and fully intact. The item is unboxed and has not been tested for mechanical or electrical functionality.