Lionel Standard Gauge 400E Blue Comet Set with original boxes. Set includes the following. 400E Loco – Has all original castings which is rare to find. Boiler front was cracked and repaired (see photo). Has some chips in casting (see photo). Boiler is in Excellent Plus (C7+) condition except paint loss on side of frame. Frame is in Excellent (C7) condition. 400W Tender – In Excellent Plus to Like New (C7+ to C8) condition except some paint chipping. 420 Faye Pullman Car – In Like New (C8) condition. 421 Westphal Pullman Car – In Like New (C8) condition. 422 Tempel Observation Car – In Like New (C8) condition. Original boxes – tattered with some flaps missing (see pictures). This may have the most eye appeal of any train set! The Blue Comet was originally a passenger train running between New York City and Atlantic City, NJ, from 1929 to 1941 by the Central Railroad of New Jersey. The trip took about three hours with the capability of reaching 100 mph. In overall Excellent Plus (C7+) condition. Perfect for the collector! For more information or photographs , please contact Ed or Doug at Train Collectors Warehouse. Please see our other auctions/items for sale and feedback. OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE DEALING TOY TRAINS! Train Collectors Warehouse has been in business for over 25 years. Father and son team Ed & Doug Prendeville are experienced and respected dealers in the toy train industry. Their TCA Numbers are: Ed Prendeville TCA# 71-3926 and Doug Prendeville TCA #99-49497. Throughout their years in the train business, Train Collectors Warehouse has built excellent collections for both their clients and themselves. Train Collectors Warehouse is frequently consulted for price guides. We have a warehouse and always welcome special requests or wish lists for items to complement or begin a collection. The item “Lionel Standard Gauge 400E Blue Comet Set c. 1937 EX+OB Pre-War” is in sale since Sunday, October 10, 2021. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Railroads & Trains\Locomotives”. The seller is “morganprendeville” and is located in Parsippany, New Jersey. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Control: Per Lionel
- Material: Pressed Steel
- California Prop 65 Warning: N/A
- Type: Steam Locomotive
- Features: Painted
- Color: Blue
- MPN: 400E
- Gauge: Lionel Standard Gauge
- Age Level: 8-11 Years
- Brand: Lionel
- Gender: Boys & Girls
- State of Assembly: Ready to Go/Pre-built
- Power Supply: Per Lionel
- Modified Item: No
- Vintage (Y/N): Yes
- Year: 1937
- Non-Domestic Product: No
- Grading: C-7+ Excellent Plus
- Recommended Age Range: 8 to 100 years