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This vintage Lionel passenger car set is a rare find for any train enthusiast. The set includes a 1925 Prewar Lionel 254E locomotive, a 2-610 Pullman car, and a 1-612 observation car. The cars are made of tin and are in excellent working condition. The Pullman car is a replica of the classic train car and is colored in a unique olive color. The set is perfect for collectors or for those looking to add some vintage charm to their model railroads. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind piece of history.

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Lionel 254E Locomotive with Pullman and Observation Cars + 807, 814 Prewar Cars.

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DOES NOT RUN NEEDS REPAIR.

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This item has been graded per TCA standards C-7: Excellent based on visual appearance. There are light nicks and scratches on the surface of this item. This item has been repainted by the previous owner and shows visible brush strokes on some portions of the body, drip marks, and the roof is now a tan color that is not original. However the body still shows a few small spots of paint chips and rub marks throughout the body. The wheels show signs of wear from previous use. This item has been inspected by our repair shop. Please see the attached picture for inspection details and additional operation information. The original box is not included. The instruction manual is not included.

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This item has been graded per TCA standards C-6: Very Good. There are light nicks, scratches, and spots of surface rust on this item. The rust is located on the wheels, axles, underframe, and couplers. The couplers are also bent. The brass railings also show signs of tarnish. The surface of this item also appears to be repainted, as it shows a few drip marks on its sides and edges. There is also one missing bulb. The wheels and underframe also show heavy signs of wear and chipping from previous use. The original box is not included. The instruction manual is not included. Check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Lionel 254E Vintage O Prewar Electric Locomotive (Repainted). Here is a Lionel 254E Vintage O Prewar Electric Locomotive (Repainted) from 1927-34. Features include headlights, brass handrails, nickel latch couplers, motor and metal wheels. Please see my pictures for additional features. Overall condition is Very Good. 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. The Trainz SKU for this item is 5139739. 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. O Scale 2 Rail. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Railroads & Trains\Locomotives”. The seller is “trainz” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Republic of Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion.

• Gauge: O
• Type: Electric Locomotive
• Brand: Lionel
• Corporate Roadname: Lionel
• Scale: 1:48
• MPN: 254E
• Age Level: 17 Years & Up

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LIONEL PREWAR O GAUGE #254E ELECTRIC LOCO & 2-610, 612 PASS. The loco is in very good condition, tested – works fine forward/revers. Please see photos and let them be your best description. Zoom in to check item very carefully. IF IT ISN’T IN THE PHOTOS IT IS NOT INCLUDED. Please check our photos and ask any questions earlier. Check our other auctions listed now for more related items. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Railroads & Trains\Locomotives”. The seller is “dkers1″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Brand: Lionel
• Power Type: AC
• Type: Electric Locomotive
• Rail System: Three-Rail System
• Color: Olive green
• Grade: C-6 Very Good
• MPN: 254E
• Control System: Analog
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Vintage: Yes
• Gauge: O

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LIONEL PREWAR O GAUGE #254E ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE WORKS FINE. The loco is in very good condition, tested – works fine forward/revers. Please see photos and let them be your best description. Zoom in to check item very carefully. IF IT ISN’T IN THE PHOTOS IT IS NOT INCLUDED. Please check our photos and ask any questions earlier. Check our other auctions listed now for more related items. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Railroads & Trains\Locomotives”. The seller is “dkers1″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Control System: Analog
• Grade: C-6 Very Good
• Type: Electric Locomotive
• Rail System: Three-Rail System
• Color: green
• Vintage: Yes
• MPN: 254E
• Power Type: AC
• Gauge: O
• Brand: Lionel

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Lionel Prewar O Tinplate 254E Blue Electric Locomotive Restored / Serviced. ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE IS IN EXCELLENT WORKING CONDITION. ENGINE HAS BEEN RESTORED AND SERVICED. HAS BEEN TESTED AND ALL FUNCTIONS WORK FINE. DOES NOT HAVE A BOX (SEE PHOTOS). 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. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Railroads & Trains\Locomotives”. The seller is “perrystoyexchange” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Brand: Lionel
• Type: Electric Locomotive
• Color: Blue
• Material: Tinplate
• MPN: 254E
• Grade: C-7 Excellent
• Gauge: O

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The surface of this item also has a few visible areas of light brush strokes along the sides of its surface. Additionally, the black paint on the frame shows light signs of wear and light chipping from previous use. The brass handrails also show a few light small spots of tarnish. The wheels and underframe on this item also show light signs of wear from previous use. The original box is not included. The instruction manual is not included. Check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Restored – Good. Lionel 254E Vintage O Prewar Electric Locomotive – Restored. Here is a Lionel 254E Vintage O Prewar Electric Locomotive – Restored from 1927-34. Features include headlights, brass handrails, nickel latch couplers, motor and metal wheels. Please see my pictures for additional features. Condition: Restored – Good. A restored piece that has signs of play wear with minor dents and scratches. 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 4991060. Track: 4991060 – 1007-E (Mezz Z1) KA/MT/CH – 001 – TrainzAuctionGroup002 – TDID18620. Please note, after seven days our systems may automatically re-list unpaid items. 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. O Scale 2 Rail. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Railroads & Trains\Locomotives”. The seller is “trainz” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.

• Gauge: O
• Type: Electric Locomotive
• Brand: Lionel
• Corporate Roadname: Lionel
• Scale: 1:48
• MPN: 254E
• Age Level: 17 Years & Up

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This is for a nice Lionel 254E pre-war O gauge engine. From my own collection of many years. Lights work and the e-unit works fine, switching between forward and reverse. See pictures as they are part of the description. Happy to answer any questions. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Railroads & Trains\Locomotives”. The seller is “matthecolke0″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Features: na
• Control System: Analog
• Gauge: O
• MPN: na
• Rail System: Three-Rail System
• Power Type: AC
• Material: Steel
• Scale: unk
• Year Manufactured: 1929
• Corporate Roadname: Pennsylvania Railroad
• Wheel Configuration: 0-4-0
• Brand: Lionel
• Replica of: pa
• Color: Green
• Type: Locomotive

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