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For sale is a Scarce Lionel Prewar Blue Streak set. The set is good shape, the vestibules show the expected wear. The locomotive appears to have been repainted but it runs well and the whistle works great l. The boxes are not in good shape at all. Thank you for looking and I hope we can do business. Please check out my other listings I sell all makes of O scale and most other gauges.

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Very tough all original Madison Hardware Prewar Diner! Not a homemade job. Please see photos attached. These do not come up often. Don’t miss out!

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The product is a rare Lionel prewar 2245W coal tender in O gauge, manufactured in 1938. This diecast tender is designed in black color and features a vintage appeal. This collectible item is perfect for model railroad enthusiasts looking to add a unique and valuable piece to their collection.

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Blue Ives #10 Locomotive with all original paint in VG+ Condition. Locomotives has been rewheeled and powers up nicely on tracks but hesitates to move. Tough original box included. Please see all photos for best description.

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Scarce piece in excellent condition.

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Original Scarce 1931 Lionel Prewar Crackle 257T o gauge tender in C7 condition. Slight red marking on top which may clean up (hardly noticeable).

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Nice original Condition Incredibly tough Gray Roof in C7 EX! This is a piece I don’t mind keeping. Getting incredibly hard to find these and it will only get more difficult as great prewar is getting bought back up and held into collections for decades to come!

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Overall the item is in good physical condition. I rewired it and oiled the whistle motor. I don’t notice any issues. The shell is in good condition. No cracks or breaks. Customer ordered the wrong product or just don’t want it. DO NOT OPEN THE ITEM IF YOU ARE GOING TO RETURN IT! Must be in original box unopened with no damage to the package or packaging (we need to be able to resell that product as new). Items must be in “new, unaltered and unused condition”. Do not tape anything to the item. That is 20% of the items price you paid. Wrong item sent or defective product. If we make a mistake by sending you the wrong item or you get a defective product we will make it right at no cost to you.

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Rare HTF Complete Original Boxed Separate Sale Solid Roof 184 Bungalow In Excellent condition with the exception of paint flake on corner of doorway roof. Bungalow Roof itself is absolutely stunning and shines unbelievably! Very htf bungalow in condition never mind with a complete original box with no tape repairs.

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Rare HTF Complete Original Boxed Separate Sale Solid Roof 184 Bungalow In Excellent condition with the exception of paint flake on corner of doorway roof. Bungalow Roof itself is absolutely stunning and shines unbelievably! Very htf bungalow in condition never mind with a complete original box with no tape repairs.

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