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Vintage Lionel 259E Steam Locomotive Train Set Lot 8 Pcs Metal Pre-War O Gauge. Untested see all photos. All have Areas of rust. Wheels turn on all including locomotive. List of what’s included. 259e engine and tender. 831 flat car with log poles. 902 Gondola has a broken coupler.

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Large vintage Lionel O Gauge train lot featuring a prewar Lionel 259E steam locomotive, tender, rolling stock, signals, accessories, and a substantial quantity of track. Lionel 259E steam locomotive. Log car with wood load. Railroad crossing sign and figure. Large quantity of straight and curved track sections. A great restoration project, parts source, or addition to a prewar Lionel collection. Locomotive, cars, accessories, and track show age-related wear, scratches, paint loss, oxidation, rust, and dust from storage. Completeness and functionality are unknown. Please review all photos carefully for condition and contents included in this lot.

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259E STEAM LOCOMOTIVE w/ 4 Wheel Tender and 603 PULLMAN and 604 OBSERVATION CARS. ORIGINAL CONDITION and Paint. PREWAR O Gauge. See Photos for Condition.

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This vintage Lionel Pre-War #259E gunmetal gray locomotive with whistle tender is a great addition to any model railroad enthusiast’s collection. The steam locomotive is in excellent working order and has been well-maintained over the years. It is perfect for those who enjoy operating their own trains and creating unique railroad scenarios. The locomotive is designed for O gauge layouts and has a distinctive look that will make it stand out in any collection. It is a must-have for collectors of vintage train equipment and those who appreciate the artistry of model trains. Add this Lionel Pre-War #259E gunmetal gray locomotive to your collection today! It shows signs of use including paint loss, scratches and misshapes. If you are by chance unhappy, please let me know and I will try and make things right.

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PREWAR LIONEL #259E O GAUGE 2-4-2 STEAM LOCO AND TENDER.

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# 259E 2-4-2 In Gun Metal Gray. The 259E Has A Newly Rebuilt 3 Position E Unit Which Included : New 2 Finger #100-46, 4 Finger # 100-45 & # 259E-1 Drum. Plunger Cleaned & Polished. E Unit Functions As Original F/N/R. #259T (1932) Black Coal Car, # 529 X 2 (1926-32) Pullman Cars & # 530 (1926-32) Observation Car. Please See The Pictures As They Are Part Of The Description.

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Ionel Prewar 259E Steam Locomotive & Tender and 3-Car Passenger Set. Untested – Paint is in very good condition for its age. Locomotive has the rarer misspelled “O-GUAGE” on the bottom plate, which based on research dates it to approximately 1934. 2 – 607 Pullman Cars. 1 – 608 Observation Car. The overall condition is very good, but we’re not collectors and have no way of testing to see if it runs. Please review all photos prior to purchasing, and if there are any questions, please ask and we’ll do our best to answer them.

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Lionel PreWar 2-4-2 Black Steam Locomotive 259E with Tender. FAIR – Scratched, moderate paint loss, dented missing parts, surface rust. Evidence of heavy use. “Customers that communicate are highly valued”. I have tried to describe an. Please expand the photos to get a very detailed look at the item, these are the exact cars that you will receive. Please note that I do no cleaning or repairs and leave that to the hobbyists. Most all used items will be in need of some work and tend to be dusty and even dirty from sitting in storage. These are mostly older aged items, there will be flaws unless noted. I’m happy to research any questions or send additional photos as needed. Locomotives are tested only for momentum and not for power or duration. Most all older locomotives will need work, cleaning, lube etc. We test only for initial movement on a 3′ track. Please be aware that these are used items, usually with age and will need some work and accompanying knowledge. To avoid either of us having a negative experience, please inspect your item on receipt, and contact me immediately if you are not satisfied so the situation can be remedied. I want my customers to be happy. Be sure to add me to your favorites list!

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