Historic Tested Lionel 626 B&O Switcher Set Offered With Six Genuine Postwar Cars. A really Great set ready to run. All pieces are in excellent condition and well-maintained. Switcher tested and runs as designed, and the light works. The Lionel 6660 Boom Car works as designed, with all functions tested. Operating strings are all in place. The only issue to mention is several minor paint nicks on one of the 626 yellow railings. Included in this offering are the following items, all Lionel:

• Model: Lionel 626 B&O Switcher Diesel Locomotive (Postwar, 1956)
• Freight Car 1: 6660 Boom Crane Car - 1958
• Freight Car 2: 6801 Flatcar with Blue Boat - 1957 - 1960
• Freight Car 3: 6405 Flatcar with Piggyback Van - 1960
• Freight Car 4: 6519 Allis-Chalmers Condenser Car - 1958 - 1961
• Freight Car 5: 6445 Fort Knox Gold Reserve Box Car - 1961 - 1963
• Freight Car 6: 6428 United States Mail Box Car - 1960 -1961

Some details on the Lionel 626 B&O 44 Ton Switcher:
 

Key Features & Specifications

• Body: Unpainted blue shell (rather than a complete paint job) with yellow lettering/graphics for the
• B&O.Frame & chassis: Yellow sheet-metal base, die-cast trucks, metal wheels.
• Motorization: Uses a Type IID motor, one-axle Magne-Traction, three-position directional unit under the chassis.
• Couplers: Operating couplers on both ends.
• Headlight: Has a headlight lens at both ends, though only one end is lighted.
• Size: Approx 12½″ long from coupler to coupler.
• Gauge: Primarily O-27 (and compatible with larger O gauge radius).

I entrusted my mother and father's (Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz) memorabilia to Connectibles, and during the entire evaluation and auction process, never for a moment did I feel anything less than completely confident, protected and guided by experienced and compassionate professionals who love what they do. We got wonderful results and the best part... it was great fun!"
- Lucie Arnaz