Lionel 2243 Santa Fe F3 Diesel Locomotive – Powered A Unit with Box

Add a classic piece of American model railroading history to your collection with this Lionel No. 2243 Santa Fe F3 Diesel Locomotive.

Produced during Lionel’s postwar era (1955–1957), this powered A unit features the recognizable Santa Fe red, silver, and yellow Warbonnet paint scheme.

This locomotive is part of Lionel’s classic F3 diesel series, known among model train enthusiasts for its distinctive styling and traditional three-rail operation.

Features and Details

* Manufacturer: Lionel Corporation

* Model: No. 2243

* Railroad: Santa Fe (ATSF)

* Locomotive Type: F3 Diesel

* Configuration: Powered A Unit Only

* Gauge: O / O27

* Production Period: 1955–1957

* Color: Red, Silver, and Yellow

* Original Design: Single-motor drive with Magne-Traction

* Made in USA

Original Box

Includes a period cardboard box marked 2243-15, matching the documented packaging for the powered A unit.

The box shows visible age, discoloration, and storage wear, adding to the historical presentation of this collectible locomotive.

Ideal For

* Lionel postwar train collectors

* Santa Fe railroad enthusiasts

* Vintage O gauge model railroad collectors

* Model train restoration projects

* Collectors seeking individual F3 A units

Included

* 1 × Lionel 2243 Santa Fe Powered A Unit

* 1 × 2243-15 cardboard box

Please Note: This listing is for the powered A unit only. The matching B unit, tracks, transformer, and additional accessories are not included.

Condition and Testing

Pre-owned with visible signs of age and use. Rust and oxidation are present on portions of the underside and metal components, including the battery compartment area.

The locomotive has not been operationally tested. Motor operation, lighting, horn function, and directional controls are not guaranteed.

Offered in its current, untested condition. Please examine all photographs for the exact cosmetic condition and included contents.

The actual item pictured is the item you will receive.

Carefully packaged for shipping, with protection for the locomotive and its accompanying cardboard box.