No. 840 Lionel Power Station


There is no accessory more desirable or fitting to be used with Lionel 100% Electrically - Controlled Railroads than this attractive new Power Station. It is possible to control and operate the most elaborate model railroad layout from this central station. Original and ornamental in design, it is embellished with wonderful details, such as doors, windows, frames, etc., all actually inserted, not merely represented by lithography. The stone work and masonry are in exact reproduction of a big concrete building. Steel construction throughout, richly enameled in beautiful colors. Length 26 inches, width 21 1/2 inches, height to top of smokestack 18 inches.

This item is advertised on the back cover of the 1928 catalogue. Also found on the back cover is a cutaway diagram showing the placement of two transformers in the station.

The original selling price of this unit was $20.00.

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