Bidspirit auction | LGB Lehmann Circus Bros 1931

LGB Lehmann Circus Bros 1931 G Scale 2-4-0 Steam Locomotive 20232.3 - A large G scale electric model of a 2nd-generation 2-4-0 steam locomotive. The body is primarily constructed of molded red and silver-toned plastic with black chassis components. The locomotive features a red boiler and cab, a silver-toned smokebox and roof, and gold-toned decorative trim, including a bell and handrails. The side of the cab features a printed decorative logo for Circus Lehmann Bros, featuring the year 1881 and the text The World's Greatest Shows. The red pilot beam displays the number 1931. The underside of the chassis features a raised circular logo with the characters LGB, surrounded by text reading 2000, Made by E.P. Lehmann, and Made in China. An adhesive white label on the chassis reads 20232.3. A circular yellow adhesive sticker is marked D.K. 00104. The underside also features a printed Direct Decoder logo, indicating digital command control capability. The interior of the cab contains a black molded backhead with gold-toned valve wheels and a four-position sliding switch marked 0 1 2 3 for power and sound control. The locomotive is equipped with metal wheels, metal side rods, and a prototypical valve gear assembly. A rear drawbar and electronic interface port are present for connecting a tender. , The locomotive is in good structural condition but shows a heavy accumulation of dust and particulate matter across all upper surfaces, including the roof, boiler, and pilot (photos 1, 2, 4, 6). The red and silver plastic finishes remain vibrant without significant fading or chips. The gold-toned railings and bell exhibit light surface tarnishing but remain intact (photo 6). Mechanical side rods and valve gear appear straight and free of damage (photos 2, 4). The rear drawbar and electronic plug are present (photo 3). This item is missing its matching circus tender. The unit has not been tested for mechanical or electronic functionality.