Rare Lionel Trains D-224 5x9 Super O Dealer Layout in action

A detailed look at a Original and Rare Lionel Dealer display D224 layout from 1958. This layout originally sold for 260.00 dollars and contained some great accessories such as the 128 newsstand, 145 Gateman, 197 Radar Tower, 345 Culvert unloader, and 365 Dispatch station.
Trains and accessories are shown Running and at the end with the lights lowered to highlight the illuminated parts of the layout.
According to Lionel production documentation, only 125 layouts were ordered, making this a very desirable and rare Lionel dealer item. Enjoy!

[@knitterscheidt]

This why I love Lionel trains!

[@BriansTrainRoom]

No Doubt! Incredible layout and so much fun to film and run! Check out the other layouts and dealer displays. Pretty cool stuff in the library of episodes! Thanks, Brian

[@rogerlee3941]

Thanks for these great videos! The rare dealer layouts are something that many of us might never get to see in action if it were not for you. As a longtime postwar collector, I really appreciate it!

[@BriansTrainRoom]

It is my pleasure to get these out there, had a super fun time filming this layout! There are so few of these and the fact they take up a ton of space, few collectors have one in their collection. So, getting to see one in person is a treat! If you get to go the the TCA National convention this June, the layout tour has a few original dealer layout on them!. Love this stuff!! Brian

[@odenviking]

thanks for showing this dealer layout as a 1:32 railroader my self this is so intresting to se. as a swede this very rare to se a dealer layout as shown in the video. thanks brian. 🇸🇪🇸🇪🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍👍👍👍

[@BriansTrainRoom]

My pleasure, seeing original Lionel trains running on an Original Dealer layout is a peek into the past for us operators and collectors! Thank you. Brian

[@odenviking]

You are welcome brian

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

Brian that D224 display layout's like a fine wine, it's just gotten better with age. Thanks for "Popping the cork" with us!

[@BriansTrainRoom]

For sure, can only image how cool it would have been to be a kid back in the late 50's seeing these in the store and then picking up what you wanted! Awesome!. Hope this sparks some cool memories. Thanks for the note and support! Brian

[@johnfroio4910]

Very amazing!! Lionel does it again! Thank you so much for showing this, really enjoying your channel.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Thanks and appreciate the support. This is a fantastic layout and glad to share it! Brian

[@GlennFresch]

What an amazing piece of post war history. Thanks for sharing.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

My pleasure, that is what this channel is all about, sharing with everyone some of the fascinating Lionel postwar trains out there!. Thank you. Brian

[@brianturner8477]

So nice to see you at York. Looked like high grade pre-war coming out of the woodwork. I did manage to find a couple of Super “O” deals. Not to mention some scandalous prices on some ordinary things, but there were bargains to be had.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Same here, glad you found something at York this year!. See you next York! Brian

[@jrmeindl]

A great looking and surviving display layout. Thank you for sharing, Brian. Lionel's team were definitely creative with their displays, a lot of action in a small space. I've never seen one up close, so these videos really interesting to see in action.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Love the original displays, they are so much fun to film and play with. Tons of action in a small space and a postwar Gem for sure!. If you are a TCA member and going to the convention in Lancaster Pa, there are some original dealer displays on the Layout tour not to be missed! Thanks Brian

[@TomzTrainzandAccessories]

Outstanding Brian!! GREAT piece of Lionel history! I hope you get many years of enjoyment out of it. Tom

[@BriansTrainRoom]

For sure, great layout and loads of fun to operate and film. Thanks. Brian

[@tomshannon7513]

Another cool dealer display Brian, looks almost brand new. Thanks for the great video.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Thanks, more on the way and planned for this year. Wonderfull stuff!!. Thanks for the support. Brian

[@paulbervid1610]

Very cool

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Yeah, this is a great layout with lots of action. This is the 3rd Dealer layout that I have featured and they are fun to film for sure! Thanks. Brian

[@huntercoleman460]

Awesome display Brian.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Yeah, I love the Super O track and seeing vintage trains running on that layout. So cool! Brian

[@winnepoo9788]

Thanks Brian, great layout, and vid.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

My pleasure, lots of great stuff on the way. Having fun with it! Thanks for the note! Brian

[@FailureatRetirement]

Really cool layout 👍🏼

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Thank you, like the other ones I have done so far, the D265 and D165, these are so cool to film and play with. Lots of action in a small space! Thanks. Brian

[@paulbervid1610]

Very nice. Great video.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Thanks, had a load of fun filming this one! Brian

[@hikingmansteve]

Love your videos!

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Thank you and appreciate the support. Got a lot of fun stuff coming! B

[@lawrenceulrich7839]

Hi Brian, great video of Russ McNair’s 1958 dealer display. Question: Does the flagman in the gate house have a flag in his hand? The one on my layout does, so i was wondering if Russ’s is a different model? Great series that you are doing and Russ’s train room is the best that I have even seen. Both of you guys keep up the outstanding efforts.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Hi, Yeah the gateman should have a flag, the one on his layout seems to have a broken flag! Nice pickup and I am sure he will work to get that fixed. Otherwise the Gateman is just watching trains and not doing his job!!. He has been a huge help with great content. Brian

[@TooManyHobbiesJeremy]

Awesome job on the video! I particularly liked the many camera angles/ placements. I thought I would get board, but you successfully kept things moving. Certainly a fun layout.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Really fun one to film, goal is to show all the parts of the layout with all the action. Image seeing this layout at your local train store back in the late 50's and then wanting all the accessories and trains seen running. Powerful sales tool for sure!. Thanks. Brian

[@frankmuratore3639]

I'd like to see Lionel make a run of super O.. but add 072 curves And 27 or 36 straight sections..

[@BriansTrainRoom]

I believe Lionel explored that idea back in the 70's, but it was going to be too costly. If they were to make it today, might work, but still a very limited market. Would love some 72 inch radius Super O myself! Brian

[@kenbrashear210]

Thanks Brian. Where did yo get the display?

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Hi Ken, not my display, currently in a fantastic collection. I would love a display like this one day. Thanks. Brian

[@thavvolf9157]

Looks like it may have been rebuilt with atlas track

[@BriansTrainRoom]

While you could remake this layout with modern track, this layout uses Vintage Super "O" track. Modern Atlas track does have a similar look to provide some realism. That is why super "O" track was ahead of it's time back in the late 50's. Thanks. Brian

[@worldsgreatestride]

They using 3/8" or 1/2" plywood?

[@BriansTrainRoom]

I think it is 1/2 plywood, remember, that even plywood was better back then!!! Solid construction for the use it was going to get. This was a commercial display to show off that years trains and accessories. Thanks, Brian

[@AegisPupus]

260$ is almost 3000$ in 2024 money

[@BriansTrainRoom]

So True, these layouts were not cheap, but they sold tons of product and you could sell it at the end of the season, or part it out. Wish more had survived over the years. B