The Lionel Trains 2037 Steam Engine was introduced in 1953. This model was available for three years (through 1955). It was rereleased in 1957 and was available until 1963.

This Lionel Trains 2037 Steam Engine consisted of two separate pieces. There was a steamer with a “2-6-4” wheel arrangement. The Lionel 2037 also came with any one of six different coal tenders: 1130T, 6026T, & 6066T non-whistling types, or 233W, 234W & 6026W whistling types.