Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Lionel O-27

A Collection of Lionel O-27 Gauge Model Railroad Track and Accessories - A collection of vintage O-27 gauge model railroad components manufactured by The Lionel Corporation. The group includes several sections of three-rail O-27 track composed of stamped steel rails on metal ties, featuring both straight and curved sections. The assortment features two remote control switches (turnouts) constructed of brown plastic. One is a Lionel No. 112 Remote Control Switch marked ”THE LIONEL CORPORATION, NEW YORK, N.Y.” and ”MADE IN AMERICA / PATENT PENDING.” The second is a Lionel No. 5122 Remote Control Switch marked ”MADE IN HONG KONG FOR LIONEL TOY DIV. OF MPC / MOUNT CLEMENS, MICHIGAN.” Included in the collection are several black plastic trays, one of which is stamped on the underside with ”NO 160 BIN” and ”MADE IN U.S. OF AMERICA BY THE LIONEL CORPORATION.” Each bin features an embossed circular logo containing a stylized ”L.” Additional components include a black plastic track-side controller and a small power pack transformer with a two-prong plug. A repurposed metal tin contains various small hardware parts, including brown plastic boxcar doors with molded rivet details, multiple wheel sets, and small electrical connectors. One black plastic component within the tin is marked with ”PAT NO. 2348616.” Metal track sections bear the stamped mark ”PT. NO 6029.”. , The items are in as-found condition with significant play wear throughout. The steel rails on the track sections show visible surface oxidation and rust (photo 1). The plastic components, including the switches and bins, exhibit heavy dust accumulation and surface dirt (photos 7 and 8). The electrical integrity of the transformer, wiring, and remote switches is untested. The power cord on the transformer appears intact, though its internal flexibility has not been verified. The metal tin shows surface scratches and minor denting (photo 4). Small parts within the tin, including the boxcar doors, show some paint loss and wear (photo 4).