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Antique Lionel craft number 44 toy speedboat clockwork mechanism winds up, but does not work one side has a little bit more patina than the other boat or toy has not been cleaned or polished at all. Any questions feel free to ask me.

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The one side of the tunnel is slightly tweaked (doesn’t sit completely flat). Tunnel shows some minor wear, staining and paint loss. Tunnel would benefit from a cleaning. Box is in pretty rough shape. Shows staining, wear, missing flap, and some writing. Still a rare box to have. Feel free to ask any questions.

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ANTIQUE PRE-WAR LIONEL ELECTRIC 250 ENGINE 0-4-0, 0 GAUGE. Up for review is the. Antique Lionel 250, O Gauge, Prewar 0-4-0 Electric Locomotive. This locomotive features a tinplate body, motor with manual reverse unit, lights, combination couplers, and metal wheels. This locomotive measures approximately 7 ½ inches long. The electric engine has a terra cotta base with orange cab. It was manufactured by Lionel in 1934. This engine runs forward and reverse. The paint and patina are what is expected for an item that is 90 years old. This electric engine is in very good condition. See pictures for more details.

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Lionel 219 Prewar Green Standard Gauge Operating Crane Car. Shows a lot of paint loss, rust, wear, and discoloration. Will need to be restrung to operate. Will need some TLC. Feel free to ask any questions.

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ANTIQUE 1920’S PREWAR O GAUGE LIONEL LOCOMOTIVE #252 with 3 CARS UNTESTED.

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ITEM IN PIC IS THE ITEM YOU WILL RECEIVE.

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1933 Lionel 262 engine, tender, gondola #902, tanker #804 and caboose #807. The train set runs great, forward and reverse. The set is used and shows minor rust spots on some cars. A nice prewar set.

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Antique Lionel Prewar 238e 4-4-2 Pennsylvania Torpedo Steam Locomotive / Tender. Includes box for the engine. Please note that the connecting rod on the left side of the locomotive’s wheel set is currently glued together. This is a Lionel 238E 4-4-2 Streamlined Steam Locomotive from 1936-38. The locomotive features metal construction, a motor… This item has been graded per TCA standards C-7: Excellent. This item has been tested and is functional. There are some scratches and nicks on this item. The overall appearance of this item may be improved with a gentle and thorough cleaning. The original box is included. The box has some edge wear, light creases and small tears. The instruction manual is not included. Check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Excellent. The locomotive features metal construction, a motor, a reverse unit, an operating headlight, metal side rods, metal wheels and exquisite detail. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Railroads & Trains\Locomotives”. The seller is “flintandvander” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Power Type: AC
• Color: Black
• Replica of: E 44
• Grade: C-7 Excellent
• Scale: 1:48
• Age Level: 17 Years & Up
• Control System: Analog
• Gauge: O
• Vintage: Yes
• Brand: Lionel
• Type: Steam Locomotive
• Rail System: Three-Rail System
• Corporate Roadname: Pennsylvania Railroad
• Features: Tender
• Time Period Manufactured: 1950-1959
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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Photos are the best description as to condition. Wheels do turn but seems to not have been run to back when it was new. I think you will be happy but I’m not saying item is perfect. Tender is about the same excellent condition as is probably the original tender to this toy. IMHO, great find for the collector or fine trains. Paint is scraped away on underside where front wheel rub on frame so I believe this is the original condition. Wear on contact rollers is slight if any….. Came from a collectors estate with other is about the same conditions. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Railroads & Trains\Locomotives”. The seller is “gerald308″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Brand: Lionel
• Type: Steam Locomotive
• Color: Black
• Features: Tender
• Gauge: Lionel Standard Gauge

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Check out my other items. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Antique Pre War Lionel Lines Standard Gauge Automobile Furniture Box Car No 214. Car Is 12.25″ Long x 3.75″ Wide x 5.5 Tall. May Be Missing A Door. All Marks Or Wear Is Consistent With Age. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Railroads & Trains\Freight Cars”. The seller is “sellitbaltimore” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Wallis and Futuna, Gambia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Poland, Oman, Suriname, United Arab Emirates, Kenya, Argentina, Guinea-Bissau, Armenia, Uzbekistan, Bhutan, Senegal, Togo, Ireland, Qatar, Burundi, Netherlands, Slovakia, Slovenia, Equatorial Guinea, Thailand, Aruba, Sweden, Iceland, Macedonia, Belgium, Israel, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Benin, Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Italy, Swaziland, Tanzania, Pakistan, Burkina Faso, Panama, Singapore, Kyrgyzstan, Switzerland, Djibouti, Chile, China, Mali, Botswana, Republic of Croatia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Portugal, Malta, Tajikistan, Vietnam, Cayman Islands, Paraguay, Saint Helena, Cyprus, Seychelles, Rwanda, Bangladesh, Australia, Austria, Sri Lanka, Gabon Republic, Zimbabwe, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Norway, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Kiribati, Turkmenistan, Grenada, Greece, Haiti, Greenland, Yemen, Afghanistan, Montenegro, Mongolia, Nepal, Bahamas, Bahrain, United Kingdom, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Angola, Western Samoa, France, Mozambique, Namibia, Peru, Denmark, Guatemala, Solomon Islands, Vatican City State, Sierra Leone, Nauru, Anguilla, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Cameroon, Guyana, Azerbaijan Republic, Macau, Georgia, Tonga, San Marino, Eritrea, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Morocco, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Mauritania, Belize, Philippines, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Colombia, Spain, Estonia, Bermuda, Montserrat, Zambia, South Korea, Vanuatu, Ecuador, Albania, Ethiopia, Monaco, Niger, Laos, Ghana, Cape Verde Islands, Moldova, Madagascar, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Lebanon, Liberia, Bolivia, Maldives, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, Central African Republic, Lesotho, Nigeria, Mauritius, Saint Lucia, Jordan, Guinea, Canada, Turks and Caicos Islands, Chad, Andorra, Romania, Costa Rica, India, Mexico, Serbia, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Lithuania, Trinidad and Tobago, Malawi, Nicaragua, Finland, Tunisia, Luxembourg, Uganda, Brazil, Turkey, Germany, Egypt, Latvia, Jamaica, South Africa, Brunei Darussalam, Honduras.

• Brand: Lionel
• Type: Freight Car
• Corporate Roadname: Lionel Lines
• Color: Beige
• Gauge: Lionel Standard Gauge

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