Diesels

The first Lionel diesels of the postwar era made its debut in 1948 and included the now famous Santa Fe F-3 along with the ever popular New York Central F-3. In an era when steam locomotives were the mainstay of most railroads -- including Lionel's own motive power fleet -- the move to dieselization was right around the corner. By the mid 1950s, diesel and electric motive power began to share the spotlight with the steamer. With smooth sides and the opportunity to display colorful graphics and logos, the popularity of a diesel soon dominated the world of Lionel.

Click on any of the categories below for a more focused selection of diesels for sale within the sytle of your choice. Whether doing some serious research on model trains or simply taking a stroll down memory lane, take your time as you browse the inventory for sale.