Description

This is a Lionel 2625 Vintage O Lionel Lines Madison Heavyweight Irvington Passenger Car from 1948 to 1950. This one has the tape around the electro coupler coil without silhouettes from 1949. The 2625 Pullman Passenger Car is part of the Madison-style passenger car series. This term — Madison-style — was not used by Lionel in its catalogues or literature, but was created by Lionel enthusiasts during the postwar era. To this day, the Madison-style passenger cars remain in demand by collectors and operators. It features opening doors, a strong bakelite body, an illuminated interior, clear window strips, 6-wheel plastic sided trucks with metal wheels and axles and operating electro-couplers and is 15 inches long. The Madison cars were Lionels top of the line passenger cars in the 1940s.

This item has been graded per TCA standards (Restored/Repainted) R-2: Fair based on visual appearance. This item shows signs of being repainted, as there are a few visible brush strokes, drip marks, and previous imperfections being painted over. The window liners are yellowed, brittle, and foggy. One of the door mechanisms is broken, so the door is loose. There are also spots of rust on the wheels, chassis, and trucks. A reproduction box is included. The instruction manual is not included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Restored – Fair.

Condition: Restored – Fair (R-2)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: No

Manufacturer: Lionel
Model Number: 2625
Years Manufactured: 1948 – 1950
Road Name: Lionel Lines

Scale/Era: O Postwar
Model Type: Passenger Cars

The Trainz SKU for this item is 6362668.

Trainz Product Id: 11397942