cjack posted:The 233 set is 11242 as per David Doyle's 1945 to 1969 Lionel Trains book and lists all the cars you listed.
It was called the Trail Blazer Steam Freight. Doyle's book doesn't list accessories.
Does the book state where the set was sold?
I found a picture of the set. Its contents appear to be identical, except for it containing a RED hopper. The picture shows all of the contents I mentioned including a #1008 Camtrol uncoupler which I'd forgotten about.....and Yes! I do have that item also.
So does anyone have a similar set with a BLACK hopper? I've never had a red hopper.
EDIT:
I just found another picture of a 11242 set. It showed a picture of every item in the set including:
- #1645-15 envelope which contained:
- 3 No. 81-32 Connecting Wires
- 1 No. 927-60 Oil Capsule
- 1 CTC Lockon
- It's possible this was included with my set also.
- #6476 red Lehigh Valley hopper - Mine is definitely black.
- #6343 red Lionel Lines Barrel Ramp car with 6 barrels is not included in the set.
- No track is shown. Since the transformer Lockon, and wires are included, I have no doubt track was included also.
- The first set didn't show the inside of the box, but it included 12 Curves, 4 Straights, and one 90 degree crossover
- We have had a 90 degree crossover since the 60s, so it's possible my set came with the same figure 8 layout.
Unfortunately, the picture shows the empty box that has rectangular compartments for each of the items. That is definitely different than my box with the cutout silhouette holes where the rolling stock was stored. This set is close, but no cigar!!!
