The Lionel 384E is a large Standard Gauge electric-outline locomotive from Lionel’s prewar era. The black example photographed here survives with considerable evidence of use, making it an interesting look at one of Lionel’s substantial early-1930s locomotives. At a Glance Manufacturer: Lionel Model: No. 384E Era: Prewar, early 1930s Gauge: Standard Gauge Body: Sheet-metal electric-outline […]
Lionel 400E with 412, 413 & 416 State Cars
These Lionel prewar Standard Gauge pieces combine a No. 400E steam locomotive and tender with three of Lionel’s well-known State passenger cars: the No. 412 California, No. 413 Colorado and No. 416 New York observation. The green passenger cars photographed for TrainReference are part of Lionel’s State-series equipment, which appeared in several prewar outfits and […]
