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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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Vintage Lionel Pre War Streamline 1689E Steam Engine & Tender with Rolling Stock. Welcome to Grand and Glorious Purpose Retailers! Displays used to showcase products in photographs are not included. If you have read the description, checked out all of the pictures and still have questions please feel free to send us a message. If they fit in the same box we’ll send your items together. Please request a combined invoice. There is nothing we can do if the Post Office is already in possession of your package. We clean and test all used items to the best of our ability. We have made every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects.

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All the items have scratches. Engine is missing front truck and 1 red lense. Engine and whistle work but could still use some additional oil.

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1930s Prewar Lionel Jr. Motor and reverse unit are in good working order and engine runs well. 1681E Locomotive and Lionel Lines tender. 1512 NYC Lines 4-wheel Gondola. 1514 Erie 4-wheel boxcar. 1517 NYC Lines caboose.

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This set has been serviced and runs great. 2679 Baby Ruth boxcar. 2680 Sunoco tank car.

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Lionel O gage Locomotive Set. Loco is 1689E 2-4-2 and matching tender with 4 passenger cars 33 pieces of track and 2 turnouts and transformer. 2-4-2 Locomotive with Tender. Light in the front turns on but could not get the wheels to turn under power. Drive wheels turn freely by hand. Includes 4 passenger cars. 10 pcs of straight track. 1 pcs of straight terminal track for connecting power. 20 pcs of turns. 1 Lionel transformer (has voltage but may not be showing the correct output). Some Oxidation on most parts. Especially the track and one side of the Loco. Some track pieces are missing the connector prongs on the end of the track.

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ENGINE HAS BEEN TESTED AND RUNS FINE. IT HAS FORWARD, NEUTRAL, REVERSE AND HEADLIGHT. ENGINE AND TENDER HAVE BEEN REPAINTED. PLEASE SEE PHOTOS FOR OVERALL CONDITION (SEE PHOTOS). Please see YouTube video link below for locomotive in action. Included in this set. 1689E Steam Locomotive & Tender. 654 Sunoco Tank Car. SEE PHOTOS FOR ITEM AND CONDITION. GREAT FOR THE LIONEL OR MTH O GAUGE 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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This Lionel train set is a beautiful vintage piece for any collector or enthusiast. It includes the Pre-War 1689E locomotive and 1588 tender in a classic gray color, as well as three additional cars: the 1682, 1680, and 1679. Made of durable tin material and in excellent condition, this O gauge train set is sure to impress. Perfect for model railroads and train enthusiasts of all ages.

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Lionel Pre War 1689E Locomotive 1588 Tender In Grey + 1682, 1680, 1679 Cars. Untested, Locomotive has some front left end damage – see photos. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Railroads & Trains\Other Railroads & Trains”. The seller is “nilaus6″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Vintage (Y/N): Yes
• Material: Tin
• Type: Locomotive & Tender
• Year: Pre-War
• Color: Gray
• Gauge: O Gauge
• Brand: Lionel
• Grading: C-6 Very Good

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Lionel Vintage Prewar No. 1689E Loco and No. 1689T Tender w/ No. The set is in Excellent condition. The Engine and matching Tender are Gunmetal Grey and run perfect. The loco is missing one of the red side markers. Which is what actually dates the loco to 1937. In 1936 they did not have side markers at all. All the cars have great paint and in excellent condition as well. Very RARE to find in this great of condition. There are some minor blemishes like minor paint scrapes, but being from 1937, this is in great shape. The boxes are very rough. There are boxes for all except the tender. Please see all photos for your own view of condition and reach out with any questions. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Railroads & Trains\Locomotives”. The seller is “trains_and_more” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Gender: Boys & Girls
• State of Assembly: Ready to Go/Pre-built
• Power Supply: AC
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Vintage (Y/N): Yes
• Material: Metal
• Type: Steam Locomotive
• Features: Light Function, Painted
• Year: 1937
• Color: Multi-Color
• MPN: 1689E & 1689T
• Vehicle Type: Locomotive
• Scale: O
• Gauge: Standard
• Train Operating Company: Lionel
• Brand: Lionel
• Grading: C-7 Excellent
• Control: Analog

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