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LIONEL PRE-WAR 250E TINPLATE HIAWATHA 782 HEAD CAR- RESTORED- W61. LIONEL PRE-WAR THIS IS A 782 TINPLATE HIAWATHA HEAD CAR RESTORED PLEASE SEE THE PICTURES. THANKS FOR SHOPPING HERE WITH US. You be added automatically to receive it. The letters and numbers at the end of the listing is the warehouse location (in case you were curious). Please pay timely for your order. Unpaid reminders are done automatically after 5 days. There is no guarantee on light bulbs and electronic boards. Thank you for shopping with us. Or Return – Please give us a chance to make it right for you – We want to keep you as a customer – Thank you. Get Supersized Images & Free Image Hosting. Create your brand with Auctiva’s. Attention Sellers – Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva. Com. Track Page Views With.

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These roofs were upgraded to these car body’s by me thru a series of different sets to get the best which is why the bodies are a lower grade than the high grade roofs but still very clean. I now have a mint boxed set and no longer need these. Tough cars in original condition. Body’s are very tough to find in EX- condition (light scratches, dings, flaking and light corrosion may be present) These cars are multiple grades better than normally found. The original aluminum roofs are in incredible original condition! Best i’ve seen! Missing 1 hook on one of the couplers. These cars can be found in the desirable GM 224e Set. Please use the photos for your best description.

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The train is a pre-war Lionel 8625 Engine with Tender train set, featuring a black plastic locomotive with an analog controversy system. Made by Lionel in the United States, this O gauge tin train set is ready to go out of the box and run on DC power. Perfect for collectors or hobbyists looking to add a piece of model railroad history to their collection, this vintage train set embodies the nostalgia and charm of classic Lionel locomotives from the pas.

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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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