Welcome to The Lionel trains Library – a website created to assist you in understanding differences in variations of engines, rolling stock, cabooses, passenger cars, and accessories sold by Lionel in the postwar era (1945-1969). Our objective is to construct a website that is robust, easy to use and informative as you learn about the products made by one of the most famous toy companies in the world during a glorious but challenging era.

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232 New Haven

Production: 1962

History
The 232 New Haven Alco A is a one year only locomotive from 1962. It is a reliable diesel and a relatively good puller with it's dual axle magnetraction. As with most locomotives produced for a single year, it is a somewhat hard item to find, especially in collector condition.

Features
Standard features on the 232 Alco include: orange-painted body with two thin black stripes on each side, black and white lettering on the logo, closed front pilot, two-axle magnetraction, two position E-unit plus a headlight and non-operating rear coupler.

Additional Detail, Photos & Box Information

Only Known Variation - Shown in the photo above - All 232's are painted orange.

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