Well here it is another F.E.F. as we head into the weekend. This engine is based on the PRR torpedo type. It was rumored that Raymond Lowery had actually modeled a similar engine and tested it in a wind tunnel. So for this Friday, we can pretend that this is a PRR prototype (maybe!)
The story goes that the horizontal vane in front was to raise the smoke so that it didn't go into the cab. Where the Lionel symbol is was where the PRR was to have put its logo with wings on each side...like I said it's a rumor so who knows if any of this is true. So here is the F.E.F view of the Lionel 4-4-2 # 238E from 1936-38 and uncatalogued in 1939-1940.
Here is a better view of the entire engine and tender.
Hope everyone has a good weekend. Best Wishes
Don
