Bidspirit auction | An Assortment of O Gauge

An Assortment of O Gauge Model Train Locomotive and Rolling Stock Plastic Shells - A collection of molded plastic model train shells for O gauge equipment. The group consists of various diesel and steam locomotive components and a freight car body. A diesel locomotive cab unit shell is decorated in a gray livery with a yellow and orange stripe along the base. A circular red logo on the side contains a stylized W. The number 506 is printed in black on the rear side panels. A second diesel locomotive cab unit shell features a silver, red, and black geometric block pattern. The front nose displays a white block monogram containing the characters N and H. The number 8852 is printed in red on the lower front side panels. A quadruple hopper car shell is finished in blue with white lettering reading ANTHRACITE BLUE COAL, centered around a yellow and orange flame graphic. Side markings include RDG 3587 and technical data for capacity and weight. A black steam locomotive tender shell features white lettering reading NEW YORK CENTRAL SYSTEM along the sides. The rear of the unit has a molded rectangular plate with the characters 8050-T. The interior base of this shell is embossed with several lines of text: a copyright symbol followed by LIONEL LLC, LIONEL with a registered trademark symbol, and MADE IN CHINA. The collection also includes a gray rear-unit diesel locomotive shell with a small red and yellow circular logo on the side and a molded rear door. , The items are shells only, missing all chassis, wheels, motors, and internal mechanical assemblies. The Wabash-style shell has a thick layer of dust across the roof and top surfaces (photo 1). The New Haven-style shell shows surface dust and grime, particularly in the molded roof vents (photo 10). The interior of the New Haven-style shell shows remaining adhesive and wiring components near the front headlight area (photo 13). The Blue Coal hopper shell is missing all lower structural frame and coupler components (photo 9). The New York Central tender shell is missing its entire base plate and wheel trucks (photo 16).