O Gauge Futuristic Passenger Engine

Lionel Lines ~ Rail Zeppelin

Tin Wind-Up

This unique Lionel passenger rail locomotive has a futuristic look. It has a spinning fan blade on the rear. All tin construction, wind up clockwork motorized mechanism. It really sails down the line, rear turbine fan blades spinning. Rides on O and O-27 track. Special edition made in limited quantities.

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The engine is 13 inches long and sleek, bullet shaped design. The rear fan is connected to a live shaft from the motor drive. It spins fast as the engines sails around the track. Not electric. It comes with a wind up key in an impressive display box with a clear protective cover.

The original Rail Zeppelin was a famous German Train that resembled the giant zeppelin air ships. It was 85 feet long and propelled by a rear propeller. It did not pull any cars. On June 2, 1931, it set a new railway speed record by achieving a speed of 142.9 MPH for approximately 20 km between Hamburg and Berlin. This one-of-a-kind train was designed by Franz Kruckenberg.  Krukenberg’s Schienenzeppelin was built in 1929. The construction of the body was similar to the then popular Zeppelin Air Ships. It consisted of a framework of tubes, which was covered with aluminum on the nose and with treated fabric on the rest of the body. The interior was Spartan. This train was built for speed, not luxury! The Rail Zeppelin was never put into production, but it attracted attention wherever it went. It is called the Rail Zeppelin because it has that smooth look like a zeppelin.

Made under a special license from Lionel, it is a highly desirable collector’s item. It is a special limited edition. Each unit has a unique serial number and includes a certificate of authenticity card that can be mailed in and registered. There are not a lot of these around. It has highly detailed stamped tin lithographed features that give it that special characteristic appearance. Quality made. No dings, no scratches, not old, works great! Perfect Condition. Its all metal construction makes it heavy. 2 Lbs shipping weight.  Buyer pays actual priority mailing depending on Zip code.