Rare Lionel Trains Santa Fe 212T Alco. Final Piece you are missing!

[@leverettrailfan5414]

Will definitely have to keep my eye out. It's always fascinating when subtle little changes resulted in oddballs like this! I'm generally not out to try and find everything Lionel made, only my favorites- but I'm still appreciative of it all. And it's always exciting when you do find something a little unusual.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

It is one of those items that a you can find, but you have to know what your are looking for!. So, now that you know you are armed with some information that may help pick up a rare gem for the price of a pebble. Good luck. Brian

[@emilysantoyo918]

Hi Brian, this is a great video. I’m no train freak but I enjoy hearing stories about these toy trains during the postwar era.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Thanks for the comment. Just sharing my passion for postwar Lionel Trains and having fun doing so. More stories coming up!. Enjoy! Brian

[@emilysantoyo918]

Nice, I look forward to them. It’s my pleasure.

[@tomtweed123]

Very interesting - learned a lot I was not aware of. Many that had an open pilot are found with the lower coupler bar broken. Lionel even made a metal nose support - part no. 204-78 to repair the broken coupler bar. I have one of these and have no idea how common this part is. I especially liked some of the paint schemes used on these locos and wish they had been used on the earlier versions with a die-cast frame. Thanks for sharing!

[@BriansTrainRoom]

The Alco diesels are really great to collect and operate and are very attractive. The coupler bar is the most fragile part and they are often broken. Great runners too!. Thanks, Brian

[@tomshannon7513]

I'll be looking out for that rare Alco, Thanks Brian

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Always trying to give you guys something else to look for. This is one of those that might show up at a train show and sit before it gets found. Now you know what to look for! Brian

[@davidstrainsandlego]

Lionels alcos have always been some of my favorite postwar diesels, mostly because my grandpas 205 set 6 the first lionel train I ever really experienced

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Love the Alco's a well. they run well and look great. And fun to collect!. Thanks, Brian

[@LionelLLC]

Always love talking to you at York and REALLY enjoy learning from your videos! Stu

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Thanks, appreciate the comment and great seeing you at York as well. Now you have something else to look for when hunting toy trains. Brian

[@johnandrus3901]

Quite nice! Another piece of Lionel history that is mostly unknown. I'm not an FA guy, so I don't know much about them, either way. I really like learning about this stuff and this is another fine and informative video. Excellent, as always.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Thank you. What I love about our hobby is that everyone collects or operates differently. So, there are guys who want everything and need this information. Others, are just learning and want to know what to look out-for. Keeps it fun!. Thanks. Brian

[@RABSTRAINS]

Awesome and very educational 👍🔥🙏💪❤️🇺🇸

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Thanks, hope I have shown you something new to look for!. Thanks for the comment. Brian

[@johnfroio4910]

Enjoyed it, very informative, and great clear close up views really enhance your videos!

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Thanks, always trying to show the best shots of a piece for you guys to inspect. Brain

[@raysrails2164]

Great video, thanks .

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Thanks, neat to show an unusual variation that anyone can find!. Enjoy! Brian

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

Interesting Brian! Thanks (As always!) for posting!

[@BriansTrainRoom]

It's' a neat piece that most collectors are unaware of! Now you have more to look for!! Brian

[@cathrynm]

This is advanced-level Lionel details.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Yeah, this is a subtle, but significant variation for the collectors. But a really cool piece if you find it!. Thanks, Brian

[@paulbervid1610]

Great video and very interesting

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Thanks, a really interesting variation created by chance and fun to look for at your next train show! Good luck. Brian

[@PopPopsTrainRoom]

great job A+

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Thanks, a really neat and rare variation to look for, Brian

[@derekthomas2611]

What was it with quality control on the production setup for the Santa Fe Alcos?!? The 221 olive drab was also a production mistake, but as you pointed out Lionel rather than waste the shells just made them work.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Hey Derek, you are right, mid 60's was a little more loose, but still had to make money, so using what you had to meet production goals was the new norm. Pretty cool variation! Making toys!! Thanks, Brian

[@richardnelson-ux1zz]

Om glad I found your video I would like to locate on ofvthese lionel alco aa set

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Yeah, it really is a neat but hidden variation that you need to look for. I find myself checking every set of 212's I see. A hidden gem that I hope you get lucky and find. Knowledge is power! Good luck. Brian

[@jameslanders4819]

My only alco is the 2023 from the up anniversary set. Bought it at york 3 years ago.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Great engine, the early Alco's run really well and are so well built. Nice!! Thanks, Brian

[@plunkervillerr1529]

I have a 1950 Marx Tin Santa Fe #21 that I value much.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

That is awesome. Playing with toy trains brings back memories for everyone and hope yours was a good one!. Still fun to play with even today!. Thanks, Brian

[@andyevans2336]

I had the 222 Rio Grade without the slot. Let it go when I was in high school. Sigh!

[@BriansTrainRoom]

There is always time to rekindle the joy of that first train set! Think about it, Join TCA and get to a train show!. Thanks, Brian

[@dianedebenedittis2881]

I have a set of 218s like that

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Awesome, should be 212's. Not sure the 218's came like that. If so, please sent me a picture, love to see them. [e-mail]. Thanks,. Brian