Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Lionel O

A Collection of Lionel O Gauge Model Railroad Track Switches and Accessories - This lot consists of an assortment of model railroad equipment constructed from steel, plastic, and electrical components. The collection features several remote control turnouts, including multiple examples with a rectangular metal plate embossed LIONEL REMOTE CONTROL NO. 022 O GAUGE SWITCH. The black plastic housings for these switches are further marked on the underside with a circular logo containing a stylized L and the text MADE IN U.S. OF AMERICA THE LIONEL CORPORATION NEW YORK. Accompanying these are several handheld controllers; some are equipped with two red buttons labeled UNLOAD and UNCOUPLE alongside the circular L logo, while others feature red and silver jeweled indicator lamps and metal toggle levers. The group includes two remote control track sections, each featuring a central red circular magnet and a four-screw terminal block. The lot also contains a 90-degree crossing track and various sections of standard curved and straight three-rail track. Among the rolling stock components is an orange plastic body shell for a motorized unit, printed on the side with LIONEL LINES 3927. A separate motorized chassis is present, featuring an open-frame motor with visible copper windings and a brush assembly. A small detached metal and plastic component, likely an uncoupling plunger assembly, is also included. , The items are in heavily used, played-with condition and show significant signs of long-term storage. Heavy dust, dirt, and surface grime are visible across all components (Photo 1). The steel rails and ties exhibit widespread surface oxidation and rust (Photo 6). Several controllers and switches have aged, brittle, or frayed wiring (Photo 3). The motorized unit is incomplete and disassembled, consisting of a separate shell and chassis (Photo 5). Several of the jeweled indicator lamps are missing from the switch controllers (Photo 2). The functionality of all motorized and electromagnetic components remains untested.