need some help i have a 258 lionel engine from the 40's prewar

traindorkOGR Forum Member

can any one tell me where i can find info on this train. i have a coal car that matches it also. both need some work. any one know about a book that may have it in it. i have the Kline blue book but it is not listed. so any info will be helpful.

here is what it looks like sorry but it is the only way i can describe it. it is a link to youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQ7HzxRCNec

4/4/1210:04 PM

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trainman713OGR Forum Member

Early 2-4-0 versions were made only in 1930 after Lionel acquired Ives; they were similar to the 257 and came with a black 257T tender. Some models had an orange or cream stripe. Unlike the 257, the 258 had a manual reverse switch. In 1941 the 258 changed to a 2-4-2 and included a 1689T tender. The later version was similar to the 259E.

Jeff Davis

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