Bidspirit auction | Lionel 2056 O-Gauge Hudson Steam

Lionel 2056 O-Gauge Hudson Steam Locomotive and Pennsylvania 2671W Tender - A vintage O-gauge model steam locomotive and matching tender produced by The Lionel Corporation. The locomotive is a die-cast metal 4-6-4 Hudson type equipped with Magne-Traction. The cab sides feature white stamped numerals 2056. The locomotive pilot has embossed text on the steam chest reading MADE IN U. S. OF AMERICA. The underside of the chassis bears a black applied metal plate with silver text reading IMPORTANT LUBRICATE AS PER INSTRUCTIONS THE LIONEL CORPORATION, N.Y. MADE IN U. S. OF AMERICA. The locomotive is constructed with an electric AC motor, an E-unit reverse mechanism, a smoke generator, and a full set of drive rods and linkage. The accompanying streamlined Pennsylvania tender is constructed with a plastic body and features two six-wheel trucks. The sides of the tender display white stamped lettering reading PENNSYLVANIA. The underside of the tender chassis features a white stamped alphanumeric mark 2671W. The tender contains an internal whistle mechanism. These items are antique. These items are antique and show signs of use and age throughout. The locomotive die-cast shell shows significant paint wear and chipping along the edges of the boiler, cab roof, and steam chests (photos 1, 2, and 4). A notable break is visible on the rear edge of the cab roof on the left side (photo 2). Surface oxidation and dust are present on the metal surfaces (photo 3). The tender plastic body exhibits surface scratches and heavy grime (photo 6). The white lettering on the tender shows partial fading and wear (photo 8). One of the six-wheel tender trucks is detached from the frame but remains present (photo 7). Surface rust is visible on the axles and metal components of the underside (photo 5). The mechanical operation of the motor, smoke unit, and whistle is untested.