Over the four years that this engine was produced for this set (1946-1949) there would be three variations:
Variation A: Directional Unit and whistle in tender are connected by jacks to the motor that was labeled "ATOMIC MOTOR" in the locomotive. A double worm drive provides the power to the drive axles. On the front of the locomotive boiler is a RED Keystone that has GOLD lettering and on the sides it is equipped with shinny nickel rims on the drive wheels. Accompanying this locomotive is a No. 4671W tender that has WHITE rubber-stamped "LIONEL LINES" lettering on the sides, electronic receiver, and, in addition, has grab railings on the sides and the deck. The "Electronic Control" decal is located on the locomotive’s turbine housing and also on the tender. 1946 production.
Variation B: This variation is similar to Variation A except that it combines the changes that occurred in 1947 with what was previously issued in 1946. There is no e-unit slot for the control lever on the locomotive and this version is usually found with a front boiler keystone that is heat-stamped "671". 1946-47 production.
Variation C: The RED brush plate on the motor is replaced by part No. 671RM-5 which was required to keep the jack from the electronic receiver on the tender installed. The "Electronic Control" decal is moved to the flat spot on the locomotive sides above the first wheel of the trailing truck. 1947-49 production. |
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