LIONEL 252 CROSSING GATE, 50-62

LIONEL 252 CROSSING GATE, 50-62The Crossing Gate No. 252 overcame many of the faults of the No. 152 that it replaced in 1950. Gone was the troublesome pedestrian gate and the problematical spring and adjusting screw that adjusted the tension on this gate. Instead the No. 252 would use metal counter weights that would raise the arm once power to the solenoid ceased. This followed the method that was used by the prototype railroads. Activation of the gate was accomplished with the

3562-54 printed with BLACK ink on WHITE paper and dated 6-54

this is the only variation that has a smoke stack

regular center rail pickups

45N Automatic Gateman and the No

and an illuminated cab

There are three variations:

All of these variations are printed "SP" "C-40-1" and "BUILT 9-47" (unless stated otherwise) on the sides of the body that is fastened to the chassis by screws

This engine was equipped with nickel-rimmed spoked driving wheels

LIONEL TRAINS OPERATING COAL UNLOADING CAR No

This could make a great addition to your collection railroad lay out or gift for a friend

LIONEL LINES TRAIN PREWAR 1680 Gas Oil SUNOCO TANK CAR 3 Dome Car

Variation C: LIGHT BLUE roof that was created on the No