Pre War Lionel

Please refer to sellers other Vintage Train Listings. 3 Easy Steps :1. Hugo Marsh in Christie’s Toy Trains describes the Golden Age of Toy Trains: The beginning of the 20th Century, before the outbreak of World War I, is generally recognized as the Golden Age of Toy Trains, led by the power and wealth of Europe… Tinplate Toy-Train Production had reached its Zenith of design and quality by 1914 and can be seen as a microcosm of the manufacturing strength and political insanity of the Old World. Provenance: This Edobaud Engine was Stored in the Archives of the Mary Merritt Doll Museum in Douglasville, Pennsylvania with over 20 other Edobaud pieces. Item Description: You are looking at an Edobaud Giant O Gauge Locomotive made in France during the 1930’s Great Depression Era. This All Original Huge French Engine measures 18 in Length, Making it one of the Largest O Gauge Size Designs. Also included in this lot are two sections of Lionel Prewar O Gauge Track. The Factory Wooden Base has a 10 Horizontal Crack from End to End. Missing Weight which attaches to the 10 Wooden Base. Overall Condition is Fair – Good. Operational Update: The Motor Works WELL. A 3/16/25 Bench Test With a ZW Transformer and Alligator Clips Revealed Good Motor Operation When the Motor Car is in the Upside Down Test Position. Also, The Gears have been Lubricated with Sewing Machine Oil. This Motor Car Will NOT operate on The Lionel Track in the Photo. This Body design is unique in that the Front End has a Headlight and the Back End is Solid. (ie A similar-looking Edobaud Green Coach has Two Open Ends with a Diaphragm). See sellers other listings. Please look at the detailed photos for best indication of overall item condition. “A picture speaks a thousand words”. Thank you for looking.