In 1936 Lionel first cataloged the O Gauge No. 1071E Lionel Junior Distant Control Streamliner set - a stamp metal painted streamlined set "modeled after a famous Diesel-type design" and finished in chrome and painted livery. Originally configured with a No. 1700E powered car, two No. 1701 coaches and a trailing No. 1702 observation car the Lionel Junior 1700 passenger sets were offered in a number of different liveries through 1937.

Originally offered at the incredible price of just $8.75 for the set (which also contained track and transformer), buyers could opt for the more expensive No. 1066E Distant Control Railroad which added a sceniced platform with mountain backgrounds to the set's train, track and transformer for just $15.95.

Returning to the rails in 2012, these all-new Lionel Corporation Tinplate offerings are configured with one No. 1700E powered car, one No. 1701 coach and one No. 1702 observation. A separately sold No. 1701 coach can be added to complete the set's original four-unit consist.

Features Set Features

• Chrome Plated Stamped Metal Powered Car
• Chrome Plated 2-Car Passenger Consist Featuring (1) Coach & (1) Observation Car

Powered Car Features:

• Stamped Metal Chassis
• Stamped Metal Car Body
• Bild-A-Loco Motor
• Mechanical E-Unit
• Operating Headlight
• All-Metal Wheels and Gears

Passenger Cars Feature:

• Stamped Metal Bodies
• All-Metal 4-Wheel Trucks
• Metal Wheels and Axles