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The Lionel r 229 Engine with 1689T Tender is a vintage model train engine produced by Lionel in the United States during the 1940s. This ready-to-go steam locomotive features a classic black color with a 2-4-2 wheel configuration, perfect for collectors and train enthusiasts. The diecast material and 1:48 scale add to the authenticity of this analog-controlled engine, making it a valuable addition to any model railroad collection. We believe in good old-fashioned customer service! We will respond to all inquiries within 24 hours, and work with you to resolve any matter! We will do everything we can to resolve the situation.

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Vintage Pre War (1937- 41) #1668 2-6-2 Black Steam Locomotive Runs Good In Forward & Reverse. # 1689T Black Tender, # 2654 (1938-42) 3 Dome Sunoco Tank, #1680 (1933-42) 3 Dome Shell Oil Tank, # 1682 (1937-41) NYC Caboose. Please See The Pictures & Video As They Are Part Of The Description.

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This model is a vintage O gauge train It is a 2-6-2 steam engine, with a matching tender.

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Lionel Prewar 1668 Locomotive and 1689T Tender.

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SET DOES NOT HAVE BOX. ENGINE HAS BEEN TESTED AND RUNS FINE. IT HAS FORWARD, NEUTRAL, REVERSE AND HEADLIGHT. PLEASE SEE PHOTOS FOR OVERALL CONDITION (SEE PHOTOS). Please see YouTube video link below for locomotive in action. Included in this set. 1679 Baby Ruth Box Car. 1680 Shell 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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Lionel Prewar 1688 / 1689T Gray “Torpedo” Steam Locomotive. Tested and runs nice. Looks complete and nice and shiny gray. Clean piece but has some marks. It is graded on its appearance only. Operational ability and characteristics or completeness of vintage motors, mechanisms, wiring, bulbs etc are not guaranteed. Check out my other items.

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This Lionel Prewar steam locomotive is a must-have for any collector or model railroad enthusiast. With a gray color and diecast material, this replica of the 05 model features a 2-4-2 wheel configuration and runs smoothly on a three-rail system. The analog control system allows for easy operation, and the light function adds a nice touch to this vintage piece. Manufactured in 1936, this steam locomotive is in great shape and has been graded C-6 Very Good. It is compatible with O-27 gauge trains and comes from the trusted Lionel brand. Add this unique piece to your collection today and enjoy the thrill of owning a piece of railroad history.

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This Lionel Prewar steam locomotive is a must-have for any collector or model railroad enthusiast. With a gray color and diecast material, this replica of the 05 model features a 2-4-2 wheel configuration and runs smoothly on a three-rail system. The analog control system allows for easy operation, and the light function adds a nice touch to this vintage piece. Manufactured in 1936, this steam locomotive is in great shape and has been graded C-6 Very Good. It is compatible with O-27 gauge trains and comes from the trusted Lionel brand. Add this unique piece to your collection today and enjoy the thrill of owning a piece of railroad history.

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LIONEL PRE-WAR 1689T TINPLATE NON-WHISTLE TENDER- VG. LIONEL PRE-WAR ORIGINAL TINPLATE O/027 GAUGE 1689T NON-WHISTLE TENDER VG CONDITION. 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. 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. Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. Auctiva gets you noticed! Track Page Views With.

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LIONEL Prewar 1688 Streamlined 2-4-2 steam engine & tender Black Torpedo +1689T. Here’s another listing by. Lone Star Trains and Collectibles. YOUR Classic Era Train Headquarters! You are looking at a big beautiful prewar steam engine and tender in the classic black. You gotta love any of the art deco streamlined looking locomotives. Call it a Torpedo style, call it the first Silver Bullet, but call it yours before someone else does. This is a classic looking engine and tender produced by Lionel in the mid to late 1930’s. The streamlined style really gives it that great classic toy train look. The 1688 is one of the ones collectors and operates alike love to have. Serviced and running, reversing. Nicely repainted flat black. You can see a little paint around the nameplates. There’s some oxidation and wear on all of the plates. The slot and tab have rust. SCROLL DOWN into the listing to see more pictures which you can enlarge. We also accept credit cards. Some items cannot be combined due to size or weight. We will let you know if this is the case after your request. This should be above the price column of the first listing in your cart. 4 WAIT TO PAY until we send you a revised invoice to pay. Please do not pay until you receive a revised invoice. THANK YOU for your business! We appreciate every single sale and every single customer. Our goal is to have happy train folks worldwide. We are members of the Train Collectors Association and adhere to all the standards thereof. Be sure to visit our about me page to learn more about Lone Star Trains and Collectibles. We answer all of our messages and try to do so with just hours of receiving them. Get images that make Supersized seem small. Showcase your items with Auctiva’s. Track Page Views With.

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