Bidspirit auction | Lionel No. 115 Station with

Lionel No. 115 Station with Automatic Train Control and Original Box - A vintage American electrified passenger station accessory constructed from lithographed and painted tinplate sheet metal. The building features a cream-colored facade with red-painted doors and window frames, situated upon a solid red-painted base. Raised cream lettering above the main entryway reads LIONEL CITY. The structure is equipped with two exterior street lamps featuring white globes and an interior lighting system. The red roof includes a removable clerestory section that provides access to a black Automatic Train Control unit. This unit is marked with a central selector lever and terminals labeled SLOW, FAST, and CONT, designed to regulate train movement at the station. The underside of the red base features black printed text reading NO. 115 STATION MADE BY THE LIONEL CORPORATION NEW YORK U. S. OF AMERICA. The station is accompanied by a heavily worn corrugated cardboard shipping box featuring blue and orange adhesive tape and labels. One label fragment is printed with the words TRAINS, THE LIONEL CORPORATION, NEW YORK, CHICAGO, and SAN FRANCISCO. Length: 13 1/2 inches (across base) Width: 8 1/4 inches (across base). This antique item is described with consideration for its age. The tinplate body shows scattered scuffs and areas of paint loss, most notably along the edges of the roof (photo 3) and the corners of the red base (photo 2). The cream facade displays minor surface grime consistent with age (photo 6). A small piece of dried adhesive or organic debris is present on the underside of the base (photo 8). The electrical wiring is present but shows signs of age-related insulation wear and the functionality is untested (photo 4). The original cardboard box is in poor condition, exhibiting significant structural collapse, multiple large tears, staining, and missing flaps (photos 12, 13, and 15).