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Lionel 249E Steam Engine With 2265T Tender. This is a Prewar Lionel 249E steam engine with a 2265T tender from 1936. The engine has been restored to its original gunmetal color. The restoration consisted of painting the engine shell and pilot, polishing the nickel trim and rods and cleaning and lubricating the motor and gears. In addition the brushes and brush springs were cleaned and lubricated and a new drum installed in the eunit. The tender shell was painted, the nickel trim was cleaned and polished and the tender wheels were cleaned and lubricated. The pair was tested on my O-36 fastrack layout and ran correctly. This pair is in C7 condition. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Railroads & Trains\Locomotives”. The seller is “sashadi” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Power Type: AC
• Assembly Status: Ready to Go/Pre-built
• Vehicle Type: Locomotive
• Color: Gunmetal
• Wheel Configuration: 2-4-2
• Material: Pressed Steel
• Scale: O
• Year Manufactured: 1936
• Grade: C-7 Excellent
• Control System: Analog
• Age Level: 8-11 Years
• Gender: Boys & Girls
• Modified Item: No
• Gauge: O
• Vintage: Yes
• Power Supply: AC
• Brand: Lionel
• Type: Steam Locomotive
• Rail System: Three-Rail System
• Corporate Roadname: lionel
• Features: Painted, Tender
• Recommended Age Range: 8 up
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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This is a classic Lionel pre-war “O”-gauge locomotive- the # 249E with matching 2265T Tender (non -whistle). Produced in late 1930’s features working box-type coupler. Engine features 2-4-2 wheel arrangement. All metal engine and tender. NICE condition with NO problems or issues. NO missing or damaged parts and everything appears original and intact with no restoration. Wheel flanges all good. Only minor paint chips and scrapes. Engine HAS been tested and runs fine (see video). This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Railroads & Trains\Locomotives”. The seller is “salestuff67-3″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Material: Diecast, Pressed Steel
• Scale: 1:48
• Control System: Analog
• Type: Steam Locomotive
• Features: Light Function, Tender
• Rail System: Three-Rail System
• Color: Gunmetal Gray
• Power Type: AC
• Gauge: O
• Brand: Lionel
• Wheel Configuration: 2-4-2

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Hi, here are the Lionel Prewar Gunmetal 225E and its matching tender! This set was made from 1938- 1942. The engine was tested and runs great in forward and reverse Headlight works also. Pictures do not do this one justice! Please visit my store for more great trains from all eras and most gauges. Thank you, Paul aka Fritz! This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Railroads & Trains\Locomotives”. The seller is “fritzprint29r8″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Type: Steam Locomotive
• Features: Tender
• Color: Gray
• Vintage: Yes
• Year Manufactured: 1938
• Power Type: AC
• Gauge: O
• Brand: Lionel
• Time Period Manufactured: 1930-1939
• Wheel Configuration: 2-6-2

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