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Lionel Prewar Blue Streak Passenger Set 265E 265WX 617 618 619 for Restoration. Please enlarge the pictures from your desktop computer to see better every little detail. Thank you for looking, and feel free to contact me with any questions.

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Set has been repainted/restored. In very good condition.

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Lionel #265E Prewar O Gauge Commodore Vanderbilt Locomotive. Runs well forward and reverse. The e-unit works most of the time but does sometimes skip or stick. Some general paint wear. Please review all photos for condition.

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Lionel #265E Prewar O Gauge Commodore Vanderbilt Locomotive. Runs well forward and reverse. The cab looks repainted. Some general paint wear. Please review all photos for condition.

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1935-40 PREWAR LIONEL O GAUGE 265E COMMODORE VANDERBILT 2-4-0 LOCO, TENDER + 3 CARS ALL WORK. 265E COMMODORE VANDERBILT LOCO RUNS GOOD.

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THIS LIONEL 249 E LOCO AND 265 WHISTLE TENDER ARE IN PERFECT SHAPE. THEY RUN FAST AND SOOTH AS DID ALL HIS TRAINS. HE WAS A LIONEL REPAIRMAN 34 YEARS AND BEFORE HE PASSED ALL HIS TRAINS WERE LEFT TO ME. ANY TRAINS ON THIS WEBSITE ARE FULLY RUNNING AND FROM HIS MASSIVE COLLECTION. ASK ANY QUESTIONS THANKS FOR LOOKING.

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LIONEL PREWAR O-GAUGE 265E RED COMMODORE VANDERBILT LOCOMOTIVE AND 265W RED WHISTLE TENDER 1936 – PREVIOUSLY RESTORED/REPAINTED. ENGINE TRACK TESTED – WORKS GREAT FRONT AND REVERSE WITH LIGHT ON. TENDER WHISTLE VERY GOOD. TENDER ROOF MISSING 2 TABS. COMES WITH 603/603 PASSENGER & 604 OBSERVATION CARS – ROOFS PREVIOUSLY REPAINTED. SOME PARTS WERE REPLACED. NICE LOOKING SET FOR YOUR LAYOUT OR DISPLAY COLLECTION!! 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. CHECK PHOTOS AND ASK QUESTIONS EARLY! Check our other auctions listed now for more related items.

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LIONEL PREWAR O-GAUGE 265E COMMODORE VANDERBILT STEAM LOCOMOTIVE WITH 265W TENDER. Cab on the locomotive is not original – custom metal made, missing cab number plate. Tested – works great front and reverse with light on. Tender have working banana whistle inside. Loco and tender are in very good condition showing some paint wear. 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. CHECK PHOTOS AND ASK QUESTIONS EARLY! 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 “ap112″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Brand: Lionel
• Power Type: AC
• Type: Steam Locomotive
• Corporate Roadname: LIONEL LINES
• Wheel Configuration: 2-4-2
• MPN: 265E
• Features: Tender
• Control System: Analog
• Vintage: Yes
• Gauge: O

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Lionel Prewar O Gauge 265E “Commodore Vanderbilt” Steam Locomotive! Professionally refurbished and repainted. See pictures for condition. Item may be slightly dusty and need light cleaning. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Railroads & Trains\Locomotives”. The seller is “rmlmb52811″ 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, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, 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.

• Brand: Lionel
• Type: Steam Locomotive
• Material: Pressed Steel
• Year Manufactured: 1935
• Grade: C-7 Excellent
• Gauge: O
• Vintage: Yes

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