Lionel No. 26 Red Illuminated Bumper was produced by The Lionel Corporation in the USA from 1948-1950. O scale. Die cast with silver metal contact buffer. There are some scratches and small chips. No rust. It has not been recently tested. Includes the original box which has a missing flap on one end (the end is present. See pictures). Includes a photocopy (not original) of the “How to Install” instructions.
History
The 26 Illuminated Bumper is the predecessor to the infamous 260 Illuminated Bumper. Externally, the 26 and 260 are almost identical -- with the only difference being the coupler plunger. On the 26, the plunger is constructed from a silver metal material, while the 260 has a black plastic plunger.
Features
The 26 Illuminated bumper is a painted red die-cast metal bumper with illumination plus a red jewel cap on the top. The silver metal plunger on the side is spring loaded and protects the bumper from runaway freight cars!
Cash only: $22