Lionel Train Company
Chesterfield MI Lionel Train
Had to have a Train too! 
#8Ø4Ø Lionel Lines 2-4-2          - Engine  & Tender - 1968
#9Ø1Ø Great Northern              - Coal Car         - 197Ø
#9Ø13 Canadian National           - Coal Car         - 1972
#9136 Republic Steel              - Old Blue Wagon   - 1972
#9416 Minnesota, Dakota & Western - Box Car          - 1979
#6357 Southern Pacific            - Caboose          - 1947
Lionel J-36 Lionel J-36 Lionel J-36
J-36 - Lionel Train Company 

Production Run 1942 - 1944
Nameplate      Missing
Base size      3.5" X 6.5"
     finish    Green
Damper         M
Ckt Closer     Yes
Aquired        December 2ØØØ
Sold           October 2ØØ2
The standard base was Black Crackle
The Lionel nameplates were made of cellulose and deteriorate very rapidly if they get wet or are left in direct sunlight.
Lionel J-36 Lionel J-36 Lionel J-36 Lionel J-36
J-36
Vibroplex Case
Simulated Black Morroco 

Production Run 1942 - 1944
Serial Number  16863
Signal Corps # SSC7352A
               US Army Signal Corps
Base size      3.5" X 6.5"
     finish    Black Crackle
Damper         M
Ckt Closer     Yes
Aquired        March 2ØØ1
Vibroplex Case
Green Cloth Interior
Lionel J-36 Lionel J-36 Lionel J-36 Lionel J-36
J-36
w/Lionel Cord and Wedge 

Production Run 1942 - 1944
Base size      3.5" X 6.5"
     finish    Black Crackle
Damper         M
Ckt Closer     Yes
Aquired        July 2ØØ1
Lionel J-38 Lionel J-38 Lionel J-38
Lionel J-38 Lionel J-38 Lionel J-38
J-38 

Production Run 1942 - 1944
Base size      3" X 4.75"
     finish    Black
Ckt Closer     Yes
Aquired        April 2ØØ1
Collectors Cards

Card Card
Card Card 

Printed        1997
Aquired        July 2ØØ1