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Classic 1930s Lionel O-Gauge Lionel Jr. Family-owned and includes all original cars with their matching boxes. Grandfather passed this down to us but we have no tracks to use it on. What’s Included: 1689E Locomotive: Gunmetal Grey. Tested (with transformer not on tracks) and running (may need cleaning/oil). 1689W Whistle Tender: Untested (no track to test whistle). 1680 Sunoco Tanker: Silver tinplate. 1679 Baby Ruth Boxcar: Yellow/Green litho. 1682 Caboose: Red/Maroon with brass trim. Also included- (2) Lionel No. 58 Gooseneck Lamp Posts: Vintage die-cast metal street lamps (untested). 1010 Transformer: Used to test the engine. Please Note: Wiring has been repaired/modified with extension cord wire. Condition Note: All pieces show minor play wear/scratches consistent with age. Original boxes are included but in rough condition (rips and missing flaps). Please see photos for exact cosmetic condition.

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LIONEL Prewar O gauge 253 Mojave engine Vintage Engine with box Does Not Run Nice Shape.

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VERY RARE FACTORY SEALED! This is a Lionel “Factory Sealed” ZW Transformer Since this a once in a lifetime opportunity – We will not be breaking the factory seal on the factory Lionel box.

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Very nice 100% original passengers. Much better than often found. Nice shine, may clean up!

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This item has been graded per TCA standards (Restored/Repainted) R-3: Good based on visual appearance. This locomotive has been re-painted. The shell shows a few spots of thick scrapes that are pretty deep into the shell. One pf the poles on the rear platform is heavily bent and the other piece is missing. This locomotive shows scratches and paint loss throughout various sections of the shell and chassis. This locomotive shows rust on the chassis and trucks. This item has been inspected by our repair shop. Please see the attached picture for inspection details and additional operation information. Previous owner has installed MEW reproduction wheels. The instruction manual is not included. Lionel 318e Vintage Std. Gauge Prewar 381E Green Locomotive Only – Repainted. Here is a Lionel 318e Vintage Std. Included is the 381E 4-4-4 electric locomotive, Features for the locomotive include tinplate metal construction, motor, operating lights, brass and copper accent pieces, metal couplers, and metal wheels. The passenger cars feature tinplate metal construction, metal couplers, detailed and lighted interiors, tinplate trucks with journal boxes, and metal wheels and axles. Each measures approximately 23 inches in length from coupler to coupler. The original box is not included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Restored – Good. Condition: Restored – Good. A restored piece that has signs of play wear with minor dents and scratches. Standards for all toy train related accessory items apply to the visual appearance of the item and do not consider the operating functionality of the equipment. Condition and Grading Standards are subjective, at best, and are intended to act as a guide. This item has been repaired and operates as expected. The Trainz SKU for this item is 6030665. WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including but not limited to lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Please note, after seven days our systems may automatically re-list unpaid items. Learn more by reviewing our policies. Explain why the item does not meet your expectations and how you would like us to handle the issue. If your item has been damaged try to include a photograph of the actual damages. We’ll do our absolute best to make you happy. Make sure to include your contact and order information when you return your items. Contacting Trainz provides us a chance to resolve your issue while allowing you to keep the item. O Scale 2 Rail.

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EX- (All Original) Nice Car!

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Lionel #153 Prewar O Gauge Electric Locomotive. Runs well, forward only(no reverse unit). Some light general paint wear. It has two different types of couplers. Please review all photos for condition.

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When I sell a item I go over it completely. Clean everything, make sure it run and replace missing parts, and make sure you have a nice running train. I do spend the time and restore them if in really bad shape. Nice 150 I bought and refurbished it, cleaned, re-wired, remove dents, strip and repainted shell. Serviced tested and see video of it running. Everything was polished and cleaned. It was totally refurbished and restored the shell and frame, light work, Lot of work but runs and looks great now. Color is Lionel Burgundy red paint. If my price seems high I want you to know that I usually put 6-10+ hours of labor restoring it to the condition it is at now. Plus I usually put Fifty to one Hundred ++ dollars in refurbished or new parts. They are almost impossible to find anymore. And are not cheap. Sometimes less sometimes more. If you want one cheaper you may have to repair it and its costly. Even the new parts do not fit and have to be modified. SEE VIDEO OF IT RUNNING. Thank you for looking You will get the engine you see! If more I will pay. Going to the West coast always cost more.

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Lionel Prewar Standard Tinplate Two Tone Brown 332 339 341 3 Car Passenger Set. 3 CAR TWO TONE BROWN PASSENGER SET IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. CARS HAVE BEEN RESTORED. TESTED AND LIGHT UP FINE. PLEASE SEE PHOTOS FOR OVERALL CONDITION (SEE PHOTOS). Included in this set. 339 Pullman Coach Car. REAL NICE DETAIL LOOKS AND DISPLAYS GREAT. SEE PHOTO FOR ITEM AND CONDITION. GREAT FOR THE MTH AND LIONEL STANDARD GAUGE TINPLATE TRAIN COLLECTION. ITEM DESCRIPTION: I do my best to accurately describe and picture each item. The pictures are part of the item description, so please view them… Thank you for doing business with.

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