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This Identification Guide for Lionel Electric Trains covers the "Post-war Era" only from 1945 until 1969.

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Lionel Trains FA AA Unit Diesels LIONEL TRAINS ERIE FA DIESEL No. 2032

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Lionel Trains Erie FA Diesel double A units No. 2032
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Lionel Trains FA AA Unit DieselsThe Erie FA Diesel No. 2032 was available from 1952 until 1954. Produced on a BLACK body with added YELLOW stripes and a railroad herald decal that would be placed on the front of these units. Except for the number boards the number "2032" does not appear anywhere on this diesel, and all of the lettering is accomplished by rubber-stamp. Today, a premium is paid today for diesels whose decal is completely intact.
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Both units have a chassis that is die-cast and the front couplers are electronic, while the rear couplers are solid non-operating. The powered unit was equipped a horn that was operated by a D Cell battery.

No. 2032 Set Box

The power unit utilizes a three position directional unit whose control lever was adjustable from underneath the chassis. A single Type I vertical worm drive motor powers two axles that utilized Magnetraction. Both units are lighted. These double A units are always contained within a master box that is pictured above.
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In 1953, a small circular area was added to the inside of the body tooling just behind the horn. This was done shore up the casting of the roof and prevent warping. This accounts for the two variations:
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Variation A: Has a smooth clean roof over the motor area.
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Variation B: There is a higher circular area over the motor area.
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All of the Lionel Alco FA units are designed to work on the tighter radius of O27 Gauge track, but they will run equally well on O Gauge track.

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