Bidspirit auction | Lionel 1948 Santa Fe F3

Lionel 1948 Santa Fe F3 Diesel Engine Static Display Model - A static display model of a 1948 Santa Fe F3 diesel locomotive engine. The model is constructed from die-cast metal and features the iconic Santa Fe Warbonnet livery in red, silver, and yellow. The piece is mounted on a beveled dark-wood display base. The locomotive features several prominent markings. Embossed in capital letters above the rear truck is the name LIONEL. Directly below this is the printed black number 2333. To the left of the numbering is a small square printed box containing the characters GM. The side of the locomotive is printed with SANTA FE in black lettering. The front nose displays a yellow and black circular emblem with the name SANTA FE printed across its center. Additionally, the number 2333 is printed on the small illuminated-style number boards at the front of the cab. A brass-tone metal plaque is affixed to the front of the wooden base, which is engraved with the following text: 1948 SANTA FE F3 DIESEL ENGINE BY LIONEL. The locomotive body is detailed with cast-in features including roof fans, grilles, porthole windows, and cab door ladders. The trucks are finished in silver paint and show detailed mechanical casting. This model is designed as a stationary collectible and does not include an operating mechanism or motor. , The model is in excellent cosmetic condition. The paint remains vibrant across the red and yellow sections with crisp, legible lettering (photos 1, 3, and 5). There is light dust accumulation visible in the recessed areas of the roof fans and along the cast trucks (photo 6). The wooden base is structurally sound, though there is a very small nick to the wood on the front right beveled corner (photo 1). No other chips, scratches, or losses are visible on the locomotive or base.