Prewar Lionel No. 248 Electric Locomotive farrier Despite taking the form and

Despite taking the form and function from similarly designed spittoons

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The paneled back features a central carved medallion

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Prewar Lionel No. 248 Electric Locomotive farrier Despite taking the form andc. 1927 1932; The Lionel Corporation New York, NY Pressed steel O gauge electric locomotive in bright orange enamel with brass trim and die cast wheels. Features include dual sliding doors, ventilator slots, brass headlights, and original Lionel plates numbered "248" on each side. Produced by The Lionel Corporation, the legendary American model train manufacturer founded in 1900, the 248 was introduced as an affordable electric outline engine designed