Presenting a meticulously crafted Lionel Chesapeake & Ohio H-7 2-8-8-2 Steam Locomotive and Tender, catalog number 6-38058, from the esteemed Joshua Lionel Cowen Series. This O-gauge model showcases Lionel's dedication to precision and historical authenticity, replicating the formidable H-7 class locomotive renowned for its power and engineering excellence. The Chesapeake & Ohio H-7 class, introduced in 1924, was among the first fleet of simple articulated steam locomotives in America, influencing subsequent designs like the Challenger and Allegheny. These locomotives were pivotal in hauling heavy freight across challenging terrains, serving the C&O railway through the 1950s. During World War II, the Union Pacific acquired 30 of these steamers from the C&O, where they operated alongside Challengers and Big Boys. Approximate train dimensions: 30.50"L. Box dimensions: 28.50"L x 11.50"W x 7"H. This item has its original box.

Issued: 20th century
Dimensions: See Description

Untested for functionality.