April 25, 2024
LIONEL No. 45N AUTOMATIC GATEMAN
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Automatic Gateman has a few nicks which are shown in the picture, yet still looks great! This model is very rare!!Box is in pretty good condition other than that majority of the tabs are taped on Please note this device hasn't been ran in ten years but everything does move smoothly, so this is selling as is The postwar 45 Operating Gateman accessory is a carry-over item from Lionel's prewar era. Originally introduced in 1937 under the number 45N, this all-metal accessory has become a staple on many layouts. Beginning in 1950, the infamous 145 Operating Gateman was created, which is a slightly smaller and more scale-like gateman, but was based upon the postwar 45 gateman. In either appearance, the gateman has become one of Lionel most popular accessory. The 45 Gateman is a reliable accessory and is popular with both operators and collectors.Originally listed in the 1945 catalogue as 45N, Lionel changed the accessory number in 1946 to simply 45. However, all original postwar boxes carried the '45N' number on the exterior. It is unknown as to whether a '45' box exists -- with the 'N'.
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