https://bestprewarlionel.com Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:42:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.1 https://bestprewarlionel.com/2026/10/lionel-prewar-o-gauge-249e-2-4-2-gun-metal-loco-265w-whistle-tender/ https://bestprewarlionel.com/2026/10/lionel-prewar-o-gauge-249e-2-4-2-gun-metal-loco-265w-whistle-tender/#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:05:43 +0000 https://bestprewarlionel.com/2026/10/lionel-prewar-o-gauge-249e-2-4-2-gun-metal-loco-265w-whistle-tender/ Continue Reading Lionel Prewar O Gauge #249e 2-4-2 Gun Metal Loco & 265w Whistle Tender]]>












LIONEL PREWAR O GAUGE #249E 2-4-2 GUN METAL LOCO & 265W WHISTLE TENDER. Loco running forward and back with light On, tender whistling. All locomotives, tenders, whistles, operating accessories, operating cars and mechanical parts must be serviced & lubricated before use. Don’t miss the opportunity to add this beautiful set to your collection. Look the photos to see the condition and exactly what you are purchasing. Please be aware that it is being offered AS IS – as founded on estate collection. Look my store for more items. Message me with any questions. Thank you for looking.

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Lionel pre-war O gauge Model 238 “Pennsylvania Torpedo” steam locomotive and matching tender. Modeled directly after the real-world. A K4 Pacific steam locomotive outfitted in a legendary aerodynamic casing styled by famed industrial designer [Raymond Loewy]. Lionel manufactured this die-cast O gauge model from. Units manufactured between 1936 and 1938 feature a gunmetal gray finish. Models produced between 1939 and 1940 were finished in satin black, matching the version displayed in your image. Prominently displays “PENNSYLVANIA” along the side skirts, the “238” model number beneath the cab window, and a matching sheet metal “waffle top” tender. Feel free to check out all of our Model Trains here.

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Used vintage condition. Tested – fully operational. Runs forward and reverse. Tender whistle works. Original box is not included. Vintage model may benefit from routine cleaning and light lubrication. Type: Steam locomotive with tender 265W. Scale: O Gauge (1:48). Tender 265W included. Made in U. Please check all photos for condition and completeness. If you have any questions or would like additional photos, please feel free to send a message.

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The Lionel 226E Prewar O Gauge 2-6-4 Steam Locomotive 265W Whistle Tender is a vintage replica of a steam locomotive from the 1930s, made of pressed steel, tin, and steel diecast materials. This black locomotive features an analog control system and operates on a three-rail system. It is a ready-to-go pre-built model suitable for collectors and hobbyists interested in model railroads and trains. With its whistle tender and transportation theme, this Lionel locomotive is a classic piece of American railroad history.

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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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