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Here is a Lionel 263E Vintage O Prewar Tinplate Steam Locomotive & Tender from 1939. This classic features all met… This item has been graded per TCA standards C-6: Very Good based on visual appearance. The locomotive has small spots of rust on various sections of the shell and chassis. The tender has rust on various sections of the shell and the chassis as well. This locomotive will run, but sometimes needs a little push to get it going. The instruction manual is not included. The original box is not included. Overall condition is Very Good. Trainz Product Id: 11397985. Lionel 263E Vintage O Prewar Tinplate Steam Locomotive & Tender. This classic features all metal construction, and has a die-cast frame, die-cast Steam chest and boiler front, a tinplate boiler, nickel trim, and an operating headlight. 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 6262761. 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 Prewar O Gauge 263E Original paint Frame! If you are closer you can trust that the charges will be commensurately cheaper depending on distance. You pay what we pay. In most cases this eats up any combined discount and may result in the final price being more expensive than the sum of the original quoted prices. Will clean to a respectable condition to replace your blown frame. Condition can be seen in the photos! Please view the pictures carefully, they are the most important part of the description! Photographs should also supersede any written description! Items with “PA” after the title are at our Pennsylvania location, and items with “CT” are in our Connecticut location. If there is a mistake on our part, we will accept a return on the item. As per TCA policy, the description applies to EXTERIOR COSMETIC condition only. Any comments found in the description pertaining to operation are provided as a courtesy to our customers. No warranties on mechanical or operational condition are expressed or implied. This may include, but is not limited to, motors, whistles, reverse units, and illumination systems. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog.

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I bought this awhile ago and it still in the condition I was when I bought it. Didn’t have a tender. All I did to this engine was serviced it. Added missing trucks and cow catcher. Look pretty much original. Bought the tender and serviced the whistle. It worked was missing the front casting so I installed a new one. So there it is. Camera shows it running slow. That is the camera. It run slow to really fast. Any other questions please ask. See description & pictures. See pictures of it running. Very nice running or displaying engine. You will enjoy it. It is almost 90 YEARS OLD. Great Lionel Vintage/Antique Rarer type. So ask questions and look at the pictures. See pictures for this is the best description. I Will Do combine. I will answer the best I can. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter.

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Very nice 263E engine Shell only. What you see you will receive. Any other questions please ask. See description & pictures. Very nice shell I think has all trim please check for your self. It is almost 90 YEARS OLD. Great Lionel Vintage/Antique harder type to find. So ask questions and look at the pictures. See pictures for this is the best description. I Will Do combine. I will answer the best I can. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter.

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I bought this motor awhile ago and it still in the condition I was when I bought it. Been sitting around and I do not need it. So there it is. See picture running in both direction. I did service it. Camera shows it running slow. That is the camera. It run slow to really fast. Any other questions please ask. See description & pictures. It is almost 90 YEARS OLD. Great Lionel Vintage/Antique Rarer type. So ask questions and look at the pictures. See pictures for this is the best description. I Will Do combine. I will answer the best I can. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter.

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The Lionel Prewar Blue Comet 263E Engine & 263 Tender Set is a vintage model train set featuring a steam locomotive in a striking blue color. This collectible set is part of the Three-Rail System and weighs 6.5 lbs, making it a substantial and high-quality piece for model railroading enthusiasts. The set includes a tender and operates on an analog control system, adding to its authenticity and charm.

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The Lionel prewar 263E steam locomotive and 263W tender in blue-on-blue color are part of the Three-Rail System O Gauge model train collection. This pre-built set features a 2-4-2 wheel configuration with an analog control system, making it ready to go for model railroad enthusiasts. The tender does not have a whistle feature but is still a notable addition to this vintage-inspired locomotive set.

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Prewar 263E steam locomotive with original box. This locomotive is in EX condition. Nice color and nickel trim. Average imperfections on the boiler showing average play wear. Spoked drivers, directional control on the fly, operating headlight and firebox light. Locomotive ran perfectly when testing. Smooth transition from F/N/R. Headlight and firebox lights work. The box is EX. One side flap missing, large cover flap present. Original inspection tag included. Lionel manufactured these locomotives in the late 1930’s. Please see photos as they are the best description. NOTE: I leave feedback 24-48 hours after feedback is left for me. I use ground advantage which I find reliable and the least expensive of all options. Packages typically arrive as quick as Priority. If, in the rare event, there is a problem, please message me first. 99.9 % of the time I can resolve any issues. Additionally, I take pride in packaging my items and use quality bubble wrap, static free peanuts, and quality boxes with my items. I do all of my packaging myself. Thank you for looking at my auctions and good luck!

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You are looking at a Beautiful Prewar 260 E Locomotive And Tender Gun Metal Gray. TCA Member # 04-57283. Please see pictures as they are a Big part of the description!!

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This is a Lionel 263E engine and 263T I serviced and refurbished, (No Whistle) Engine was totally gone over and serviced. Sat for awhile but when tested ran great. All parts where cleaned and polished that were original.

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