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American Freedom Train
by Lionel 2019

Locomotive #611

In their 2019 Catalog, Lionel announced a deluxe version of Norfolk & Western 611 in American Freedom Train colors in 3-Rail O Scale.

Lionel O Gauge American Freedom Train  
 

 

The model is based on a 1974 proposal to restore N&W 611 to pull the AFT. Bob Lorenz, artist for the American Freedom Train Foundation, produced two pieces of art depicting 611 at the head of the evolving AFT. 611 was also depicted on foundation letterhead.

 

N&W 611 as American Freedom Train 611  
 

 

Though the actual 611 locomotive was never used with the AFT, its profile (minus bullet-nose housing) became the basis of the American Freedom Train's official logo used in advertising everywhere.

American Freedom Train logo, based on N&W 611  
 

The Lionel model features Bluetooth control and a long list of other advanced features. It was made-to-order, so it's likely that only the number pre-ordered were produced.

AFT Locomotive 611. Lionel item #1931380, MSRP $1449.99

Art: Bob Lorenz

N&W 611 as American Freedom Train 611  
 
American Freedom Train
by Lionel 2016

In their 2016 Signature Edition catalog, Lionel announced the American Freedom Train in 3-rail O scale.

Lionel O Gauge American Freedom Train

 
 
American Freedom Train
by Lionel 2017

More cars followed in 2017. Artwork for the exhibit car side panels was licensed from Accuen Media.

Lionel O Gauge American Freedom Train  
 
American Freedom Train
by Lionel 2020

Passenger cars and more locomotives were offered in 2020. A scale Preamble Express was also announced.

Lionel O Gauge American Freedom Train  
 

Locomotive #1, 1st Paint Scheme

AFT Locomotive #1, the former Reading T-1 4-8-4 #2101 in its original AFT paint schemes. Lionel item #2031320, MSRP $1699.99

From the Lionel 2020 Big Book catalog. True to scale, the model is 28" long.

 

   
 

Aux Tender 1A, 1st Paint Scheme

AFT Aux tender #1A, to match the former Reading T-1 4-8-4 #2101 in its 2nd paint scheme. Lionel item #2031671, MSRP $349.99

From the Lionel 2020 Big Book catalog.


   
 

Locomotive #1, 3rd Paint Scheme

AFT Locomotive #1, the former Reading T-1 4-8-4 #2101. Lionel item #6-83202, MSRP $1699.99

From the Lionel 2016 Signature Edition catalog. True to scale, the model is 28" long.

 

Lionel O Gauge American Freedom Train  
 

Aux Tender 1A, 2nd Paint Scheme

AFT Aux tender #1A, to match the former Reading T-1 4-8-4 #2101 in its 3rd paint scheme. Lionel item #2031672, MSRP $349.99

From the Lionel 2020 Big Book catalog.


   
 

Locomotive #4449

AFT Locomotive 4449, the former Southern Pacific Daylight 4-8-4 #4449. Lionel item #6-83197, MSRP $1699.99

From the Lionel 2016 Signature Edition catalog. True to scale, the model is 28" long.

Offered in the Lionel 2020 Big Book catalog with all the features of Lionel's newest VISION line locomotives. Lionel itne #2031540, MSRP $1999.99. True to scale, the model is 28" long.


Lionel O Gauge American Freedom Train

 

 

 

 
 

Auxiliary Tender for 4449

An aux tender conceived by Lionel to match former Daylight locomotive #4449. Lionel item #2031673, MSRP $349.99

From the Lionel 2020 Big Book catalog.


   
 

Entrance Car #100

AFT Add-On 2-Pack #4, to include Entrance Car #100 and exhibit car 110. Lionel item #6-84226, MSRP $299.99

From the Lionel 2017 Signature Edition catalog. True to scale, the model is 18" long.


   
 

Exhibit Car #101

AFT 4-Pack, to include Power Car #111 with generator sounds, and exhibit cars 101, 102, 103. Lionel item #6-83111, MSRP $674.99

From the Lionel 2016 Signature Edition catalog. True to scale, the model is 18" long.


Lionel O Gauge American Freedom Train  
 

Exhibit Car #102

AFT 4-Pack, to include Power Car #111 with generator sounds, and exhibit cars 101, 102, 103. Lionel item #6-83111, MSRP $674.99

From the Lionel 2016 Signature Edition catalog. True to scale, the model is 18" long.


Lionel O Gauge American Freedom Train  
 

Exhibit Car #103

AFT 4-Pack, to include Power Car #111 with generator sounds, and exhibit cars 101, 102, 103. Lionel item #6-83111, MSRP $674.99

From the Lionel 2016 Signature Edition catalog. True to scale, the model is 18" long.


Lionel O Gauge American Freedom Train  
 

Exhibit Car #104

AFT Add-On 2-Pack #1, to include Exhibit Cars 104 & 105. Lionel item #6-83116, MSRP $299.99

From the Lionel 2016 Signature Edition catalog. True to scale, the model is 18" long.


Lionel O Gauge American Freedom Train  
 

Exhibit Car #105

AFT Add-On 2-Pack #1, to include Exhibit Cars 104 & 105. Lionel item #6-83116, MSRP $299.99

From the Lionel 2016 Signature Edition catalog. True to scale, the model is 18" long.


Lionel O Gauge American Freedom Train  
 

Exhibit Car #106

AFT Add-On 2-Pack #2, to include exhibit cars 106 & 107. Lionel item #6-83589, MSRP $299.99

From the Lionel 2017 Signature Edition catalog. True to scale, the model is 18" long.


Lionel O Gauge American Freedom Train  
 

Exhibit Car #107

AFT Add-On 2-Pack #2, to include exhibit cars 106 & 107. Lionel item #6-83589, MSRP $299.99

From the Lionel 2017 Signature Edition catalog. True to scale, the model is 18" long.


Lionel O Gauge American Freedom Train  
 

Exhibit Car #108

AFT Add-On 2-Pack #3, to include exhibit cars 108 & 109. Lionel item #6-83592, MSRP $299.99

From the Lionel 2017 Signature Edition catalog. True to scale, the model is 18" long.


Lionel O Gauge American Freedom Train  
 

Exhibit Car #109

AFT Add-On 2-Pack #3, to include exhibit cars 108 & 109. Lionel item #6-83592, MSRP $299.99

From the Lionel 2017 Signature Edition catalog. True to scale, the model is 18" long.


Lionel O Gauge American Freedom Train  
 

Exhibit Car #110

AFT Add-On 2-Pack #4, to include Entrance Car #100 and exhibit car 110. Lionel item #6-84226, MSRP $299.99

From the Lionel 2017 Signature Edition catalog. True to scale, the model is 18" long.


   
 

Exit Car #111

AFT 4-Pack, to include Exit/Power Car #111 with generator sounds, and exhibit cars 101, 102, 103. Lionel item #6-83111, MSRP $674.99

This was the first time exit/power car 111 had been offered in O scale. From the Lionel 2016 Signature Edition catalog. True to scale, the model is 18" long.


Lionel O Gauge American Freedom Train  
 

Sleeping Car #201

AFT Station Sounds Crew Car, the train's 4-4-2 sleeping car #201. Lionel item #6-83119, MSRP $299.99

This was the first time sleeper 201 had been offered in O scale. From the Lionel 2016 Signature Edition catalog. True to scale, the model is 21" long.


Lionel O Gauge American Freedom Train  
 

Pie Car #202

AFT Passenger Car 2-Pack #1, to include Pie Car #202 and Bar Car #203. Lionel item #2027340, MSRP $379.99

From the Lionel 2020 Big Book catalog. True to scale, the model is 18" long.

   
 

Bar Car #203

AFT Passenger Car 2-Pack #1, to include Pie Car #202 and Bar Car #203. Lionel item #2027340, MSRP $379.99

From the Lionel 2020 Big Book catalog. True to scale, the model is 18" long.

   
 

Office Car #204

AFT Passenger Car 2-Pack #2, to include Office Car #204 and Press Car #205. Lionel item #2027350, MSRP $379.99

From the Lionel 2020 Big Book catalog. True to scale, the model is 18" long.


   
 

Press Car #205

AFT Passenger Car 2-Pack #2, to include Office Car #204 and Press Car #205. Lionel item #2027350, MSRP $379.99

From the Lionel 2020 Big Book catalog. True to scale, the model is 18" long.

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