2055 Hudson

Production:  1953 - 1955

History
The 2055 steamer was classified by Lionel as a Santa Fe-style Hudson. It's a mid-size steam engine and sold as an 027 gauge item. The 2055 remains a dependable and quality locomotive. With the exception of the cab number, the 2055 is the same locomotive as a 685. Those two locomotives share their boiler castings with two other Lionel locomotives, the 665 and 2065 steamers -- the difference being the boiler fronts.

The 2055 steam engine was available in three 027 gauge boxed sets as well as being available as a separate sale item. For 1953 the 2055 was at the front of one passenger set and one freight set. Then in 1955, Lionel included the 2055 as the lead locomotive in one last freight set. Finally, this steam locomotive is a common engine and was sold with either of two whistling tenders; the 2046W streamlined style or 6026W square or coffin style.

Features
Standard features include; 4-6-4 wheel arrangement with detailed driving wheel hardware, Magnetraction, three-position E-unit, headlight, smoke, wire handrails plus an ornamental bell and whistle. The trailing truck was always produced with plastic side frames.

Additional Detail, Photos & Box Information
The length of the 2055 is approximately 11 1/4" long (front to back). Since the 2055 was available with different tenders, its overall length depends upon the specific tender provided with this small Hudson.

Only Known Variation - Shown in first photo above. - The 2055 did not undergo any changes during its production run. Although found with with the 2046W or 6026W whistling tenders, neither is considered difficult to locate.

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