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Here is a beautiful original example of this complete prewar Lionel o gauge passenger set. This is set #294E, and it includes 2-4-2 #249E Steam Loco, matching 8-wheel #265W Lionel Lines Tender, both in gunmetal gray with nickel trim and plates, 2 (two) #607 Pullman cars, #608 Observation, all in two-tone green with nickel trim/plates, all of the original boxes, correct original set box, boxed set of connecting ties, boxed #88 Controller, and original instruction booklet. All pieces are all original with no repaint ever. The loco and tender are gorgeous, bright and clean showing very little wear with just a couple small nicks. There are a couple tiny touchups on the tender. All trim is intact on both, and when tested here the loco ran well both directions. The light did not come on. The whistle worked well in the tender. The tender has been re-wired. The cars are beautiful as well, showing light wear with a few small chips and nicks as seen. They have bright clean paint and display beautifully. All trim is intact on them. The nickel trim on this set makes it one of the more attractive sets produced by Lionel in this era! The loco box is nice and square with flaps missing on one end. It includes a nice original insert. The tender box is strong and square with one end flap missing. The 3 car boxes are excellent, unusually strong. They have all flaps intact except for a couple missing inner flaps. Very rarely do you see these boxes strong like this! The original set box is excellent as well, strong and square with all flaps intact and a great set number end label. The inner flaps have some clear tape added to the seams. Please examine photos as they are the best description. Beautiful example of this attractive and desirable set, perfect for the collector. Do not miss it! Our TCA numbers are David Laliberte 02-54086, and Anthony Santilli 17-72670. If you insist on a specific carrier, feel free to message us, and we can use that carrier. Keep in mind, if you are on the west coast or other select locations, prices will be much higher for some carriers, which you will be required to pay if you request that specific carrier. Keep in mind that boxes, material, tape, etc.

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The Lionel O Gauge #249E Steam Locomotive and Whistle Tender #265W is a vintage model train set from the 1930s, featuring a gunmetal steam locomotive with a whistle tender. This pre-war collectible is in ready-to-go condition, with an analog control system and sound function for a realistic transportation experience. The 1:48 scale locomotive and tender are designed for a three-rail system and are perfect for model railroads and trains enthusiasts aged 17 and up. The nostalgic charm and live steam feature make this Lionel set a sought-after addition to any collection.

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VINTAGE PREWAR LIONEL O GA. #249E 2-4-2 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE w/ 265W TEnder GUNMETAL.

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Vintage Vintage Lionel Train Locomotives 2-4-2 Engine 249E & Tender Car Pre-War O Gauge. The boxes are is damaged, overall in good pre-owned condition. International buyers ask for a quote.

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Here we have a. Lionel Prewar 249E 2-4-2 Steam Engine & 265W Tender O-Gauge VIDEO. Tested and runs decent. Whistle did not work. E-Unit cycles properly through directions. Please look at the pictures to see exactly what you will receive. Milepost 38 Toy Trains / Arnie’s Model Trains is the largest train center on the West Coast! Located in Orange County, CA. Open 6 Days a week!

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SOLID MOTOR, NEW DRIVE WHEELS X 4 PAINTED TWO TONE BLUE.

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This item has been graded per TCA standards C-5: Good based on visual appearance. A large chunk of die-cast is missing from one of the steam chests. Both the locomotive and tender show nicks, scratches, and light spots of surface rust. Paint on both items also is chipped, crackling, and there are spots of pitting on the sides of the locomotive. The wheels show signs of wear. When tested, locomotive ran well in forward and reverse. The instruction manuals and original boxes are not included with these items. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Good. Trainz Product Id: 11397539. Lionel 249E Vintage O Prewar Gunmetal Tinplate 2-4-2 Steam Locomotive. This is a Lionel 249E Lionel Lines 2-4-2 Tinplate Steam Locomotive and Tender from 1936-39. The locomotive features metal construction, 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 tinplate construction, a solenoid coupler, tinplate trucks with black 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 5843962. WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including but not limited to lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. 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 #249E 2-4-2 LOCOMOTIVE WITH #265W WHISTLE TENDER; GUN METAL GRAY. PICTURES TELL IT ALL. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT ME. PLEASE KEEP WATCHING WE’LL KEEP LISTING.

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Lionel 249e Original Prewar Loco With 2225W Tender With Inspection Sticker & Boxes Nickel Trim Tested Runs Great.

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Lionel Pre-war O Gauge #249E Steam Locomotive. Cab roof corner is bent and cab is push forward, see last 2 photos. I’m guessing it got dropped. Otherwise, nice clean engine. A new cab would make this a really nice engine. Runs well forward and reverse. The e-unit cycles properly. Please see photos for condition.

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