Bidspirit auction | Lionel Rio Grande GP-7 Diesel

Lionel Rio Grande GP-7 Diesel Locomotive 8454 O Gauge - A Lionel O gauge model train diesel locomotive, identified as an EMD GP-7. The engine features a black plastic body mounted on a die-cast metal chassis with two three-axle trucks. The long hood is printed with the Rio Grande road name in yellow script, and the cab is marked with the number 8454 in yellow block numerals. The front and rear pilots are decorated with diagonal yellow and black zebra warning stripes. The locomotive is equipped with silver-tone metal horns on the cab roof, plastic handrails along the sides, and a single front coupler. The underside of the fuel tank is molded with a mark reading LIONEL MT. CLEMENS, MADE IN U.S.A. MICH. Adjacent to the motor housing, an electrical switch is molded with the text OFF, ON, and DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A metal plate on the rear truck is stamped with the numerical sequence 85-0505. The mechanical assembly includes an electric motor with metal contact rollers and wheels designed for three-rail O gauge track operation. , The locomotive is in used condition with a heavy accumulation of dust, lint, and cobwebs visible across the entire body, trucks, and pilot (Photos 1, 2, 4, 5). Significant paint loss and wear are visible on the Rio Grande logo on the left side of the long hood (Photo 1). The metal wheels and contact rollers show surface oxidation and wear consistent with previous track use (Photo 5). The plastic handrails and metal horns appear intact. The item is loose and lacks its original packaging. The functionality of the motor and directional control switch has not been tested.