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Lionel #258 GAUGE O Prewar Tinplate 2-4-0 Steam Locomotive and Tender.

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Made 1930 to 1932. Offered for sale is a vintage c1930-32 Lionel PreWar No. 384E Steam Loco 2-4-0 & No. 384T Tender, with original boxes, that ran when tested, the wheels were replaced and there is some paper tape repair of boxes. When Powered up with 0-18 volts AC current, analog, this engine ran well and lighted. The reverse unit usually worked, but sometimes not. Those early reverse units were not that reliable. PROVENANCE -this engine comes from the New Oxford PA Train Museum, which was run for many years by Fred Gable, he leased the old Western Maryland Railroad Station in New Oxford. Unfortunately, Fred passed not long ago at age 95. This engine was part of the museum display. Original Boxes – Includes original Loco & Tender Boxes. They look in good overall shape with 2 missing flaps and some paper tape repairs, as pictured. Overall, this Loco & Tender Set look in excellent shape with no damage noted. The Wheels were replaced with Bowser Wheels. Please see the many pictures provided for more details. We provide the best description we can, but we’re not experts in many items offered for sale. Please see all pics, what you see is what you get (excluding display props, the table and walls, boxes and manuals only if stated and pictured). Abusive Buyers will be block listed from future sales. MY GOAL IS YOUR HAPPINESS. Track Page Views With.

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Lionel 384E Prewar Standard Gauge 2-4-0 Steam. Locomotive W/ 384T Tender. I Don’t have Track or Transformer.

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This item has been graded per TCA standards C-6: Very Good based on visual appearance. The locomotive’s wheels appear to be reproductions. The headlamp bulb is missing. There are nicks, scratches and spots of paint loss throughout this model. There is some texture and bubbling in the paint on the locomotive. The brass trim pieces show tarnish and a bit of discoloration. There is wear and tarnish on the wheels & pickups from previous use. The instruction manual is not included. The original box is not included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Very Good. Trainz Product Id: 11397733. Lionel 258 Vintage O Prewar Tinplate 2-4-0 Steam Locomotive and Tender. Here is a Lionel 258 2-4-0 Sheet Metal Steam Locomotive and Tender from 1941. This was one of the last sheet metal steam locomotives made by Lionel. It features a headlight and reverse unit. Interestingly, the 258 locomotive sometimes comes with a rear truck and sometimes it doesn’t. Minor scratches and paint nicks, minor surface rust, no dents. 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 tested and operates as expected. The Trainz SKU for this item is 5681875. 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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Lionel Prewar 384E standard gauge 2-4-0 steam locomotive. Powered, metal construction, and more. Missing a handrail, some surface rust on the piston rods and wheels.

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1935-40 PREWAR LIONEL O GAUGE 265E COMMODORE VANDERBILT 2-4-0 LOCO, TENDER + 3 CARS ALL WORK. 265E COMMODORE VANDERBILT LOCO RUNS GOOD.

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THIS LIONEL 249 E LOCO AND 265 WHISTLE TENDER ARE IN PERFECT SHAPE. THEY RUN FAST AND SOOTH AS DID ALL HIS TRAINS. HE WAS A LIONEL REPAIRMAN 34 YEARS AND BEFORE HE PASSED ALL HIS TRAINS WERE LEFT TO ME. ANY TRAINS ON THIS WEBSITE ARE FULLY RUNNING AND FROM HIS MASSIVE COLLECTION. ASK ANY QUESTIONS THANKS FOR LOOKING.

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Here is a Lionel 262 Vintage O Prewar 2-4-0 Steam Locomotive & Tender… This item has been graded per TCA standards C-5: Good. There are nicks, scratches, and spots of surface rust on this item. Additionally, the bodies of both the locomotive and tender show signs of paint wear, chipping, rub marks, and a few areas of spider cracking. Trailing truck is missing and not included. Additionally, the tender is missing one wheelset. The original boxes are not included. The instruction manual is not included. Check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Good. Lionel 262 Vintage O Prewar 2-4-0 Steam Locomotive & Tender. Here is a Lionel 262 Vintage O Prewar 2-4-0 Steam Locomotive & Tender from 1933-34. The locomotive features a motor, a reverse unit, an operating headlight, a smoke stack, a decorative bell, metal side rods, metal wheels and exquisite detail. The tender features metal construction, a latch type coupler, tinplate trucks with journals, metal wheels and axles. Signs of play wear, scratches, minor paint loss. Small dents, minor rust. Evidence of heavy use. 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 tested and operates as expected. The Trainz SKU for this item is 5286026. 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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Item: Lionel Steam Locomotive. Box / Condition: none. Description: Lionel Prewar Passenger. This appears to be original, there is rust on the drive gear, tested and it did not run. I have no idea if all the pieces are here, nor do I know if the pieces that are here are original. (Please examine photos closely). Photos: These are photos of the actual item unless noted on the photo. I’ve tried to show the condition as best I could in the photographs, however the photos can’t cover every square inch in magnified detail. Please examine the photos carefully. Not all items can efficiently packed together due to size and/or shape. Feedback: We appreciate your leaving Feedback and we will do the same for you. Due to sales volume we leave Feedback about every one to two weeks. We will usually respond within 24 Hours. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Railroads & Trains\Locomotives”. The seller is “sherwinski” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Type: Steam Locomotive
• Gauge: Standard

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Lionel 384 Prewar Standard Gauge 2-4-0 Steam Locomotive with BOX. It’s listed separately. Looks fairly clean, except on one side of the cab. Please see all photos, comes as shown, with box, and rods which will need to be reconnected. I was only able to test this with a DC HO Power pack, the light came on. I accidentally broke the bulb after so you will need a new bulb. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Railroads & Trains\Locomotives”. The seller is “deee_8759″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Assembly Status: Ready to Go/Pre-built
• Color: Green
• Wheel Configuration: 2-4-0
• Material: Diecast, Steel, Pressed Steel
• Scale: standard
• Grade: C-4 Fair
• Control System: Analog
• Age Level: 17 Years & Up
• Gauge: Lionel Standard Gauge
• Vintage: Yes
• Brand: Lionel
• Type: Locomotive
• Rail System: Three-Rail System
• Theme: Transportation
• Features: Light Function
• Time Period Manufactured: 1930-1939
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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