Bidspirit auction | Lionel O-Gauge 8602 2-4-2 Steam

Lionel O-Gauge 8602 2-4-2 Steam Locomotive - A Lionel O-gauge model steam locomotive featuring a 2-4-2 wheel arrangement, also known as the Columbia type. The body of the boiler and the cab are constructed from molded black plastic, while the chassis, drive rods, and wheels are made of die-cast metal and stamped steel. The locomotive is finished in black with silver-tone accents on the simulated piping and handrails. A raised rectangular plate is located on both sides of the boiler near the front, featuring the molded name LIONEL. The cab is printed on both sides with the model number 8602 in white. The interior of the cab is detailed with an instrument panel and includes a seated engineer figure wearing a blue uniform and a yellow hat. The underside of the locomotive reveals a sliding shoe and a roller pickup for three-rail power collection, as well as an electric motor and a reverse unit. The front features a decorative silver-tone bell, a simulated headlight lens, and a pilot, while the rear is equipped with a plastic coupler. , The locomotive is in used condition with a heavy layer of dust across the entire exterior and underside (photo 1, 3, 5). There is visible wear and loss to the silver paint on the boiler handrails and simulated piping (photo 1, 3). The metal drive rods and chassis components show signs of light surface oxidation and tarnishing (photo 1, 5). The plastic body remains structurally intact with no visible cracks or breaks to the pilot or cab roof (photo 3, 4). The engineer figure is present and correctly seated (photo 2). The mechanical and electrical functions, including the motor and E-unit, have not been tested.