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Pre-War Lionel Apple Green Train Set – 253E Engine + Passenger + Observer. 1x 253E Apple Green Engine. 2x 607 Apple Green Passenger Car. 1x 608 Apple Green Observer Car. All with original boxes.

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GAUGE #490 NYC APPLE GREEN 12 WHEELS OBSERVATION CAR RESTORED. Lights Up Color – Apple green. Passenger metal chairs inside No Box Length 18. This item comes from a large estate of various model train items and represents a unique opportunity to obtain items rarely seen. Many items are collectable and in great shape. This car is in great restored, repainted and complete condition. Look my store for more items. Message me with any questions.

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LIONEL PREWAR STANDARD GAUGE 418 APPLE GREEN 12-WHEEL LIGHTED PARLOR PASSENGER CAR. THIS CAR HAS PAINT WEAR, SCRATCHES, WINDOW STRIPS LOOSE, MISSING ONE DOOR KNOB. SOME LIGHT RUST ON THE TRUCKS. CAN BE RESTORED OR LEAVE LIKE THIS CONDITION. 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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This O Gauge Lionel 253E Electric Loco in Apple Green is a great addition to any model railroad enthusiast’s collection. With its vintage design and Reverse Prewar feature, this locomotive is sure to impress. The metal construction and Three-Rail System make it a durable and reliable choice for any rail system. The locomotive is powered by AC and has a gauge of O. It is made in the United States and has a vintage feel to it. This Lionel locomotive is perfect for anyone who is looking for a unique and reliable addition to their collection. This item came from a large estate collection. This item has been in storage for years and may need cleaned, lubricated and possibly minor repairs. It is a remarkable item with great patina.

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Lionel #253 Prewar O Gauge Electric Locomotive in Apple Green. Runs well in both directions. A 3 position e-unit was added and it works properly. When the manual reverse unit is in one position the e-unit is locked. Pretty clean with some light general paint loss and wear. The wheels are in good shape. One coupler is missing it’s latch. Please review all photos for condition.

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Exceptional original paint example without touch ups. Engine runs great but e-unit is purposely wired to run forward only.

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Enameled metal New Haven style electric loco is original apple green on 9 dark green frame. Loco made about 1934, has 3-position E-unit reverse, 253 on brass plates and remnants of “E” stamped on sides. Original finish is clean, has some roof edge wear, paint loss at 1 roof overhang, edge wear and some dullness on frame. Trim is brass, journals are copper, headlights are original, wiring also looks original. It has new light bulbs, diecast wheels are solid originals that roll fine. Latch is missing from 1 coupler. It ran and reversed a bit sticky when tested, got better with use. 1 PU roller is missing. Loco made for late version of North Shore Ltd set. All Items, including N. (new-old-stock), are graded and represented as vintage collectibles. Operational ability and characteristics or completeness of vintage motors, mechanisms, wiring, bulbs etc are not guaranteed. We do not guarantee coupler operation. We try to note any obvious missing parts, defects or restorations in the description. Results are from simple bench-testing to help determine if mechanism is intact. Digital photography may distort image. The item is straight unless noted otherwise in the listing. WHEN PURCHASING MULTIPLE ITEMS, PLEASE PLACE ALL ITEMS IN SHOPPING CART. Due to size, weight or shape, not all items can be combined. No one is perfect, so please communicate and allow us an attempt to resolve any issues within our policy prior to leaving feedback. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Railroads & Trains\Locomotives”. The seller is “jdpltd” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Brand: Lionel
• Power Type: AC
• Type: Electric Locomotive
• Rail System: Three-Rail System
• Color: Green
• Material: Metal
• MPN: 253E
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Gauge: O
• Vintage: Yes

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Enameled metal electric loco was made early 1930’s, has an E-unit reverse, looks original/complete, except for missing latch on 1 coupler. It is apple green with cream windows/vents, brass inserts with black lettering, brass trim, copper journals on dark green frame. Wheels are original, one has fatigue cracks and is preventing it from running, other 3 wheels look OK. It looks like original wiring, original cast lights with new bulbs. Finish has light dirt, wear mainly roof edges, there is a dent in roof monitor, corrosion on couplers and screws. It was bench-tested, reverse cycled and motor surged, tried to run, but bad wheel prevents it. Loco for North Shore Limited set. It should have an “E” rubber stamped on sides, but has worn off. All Items, including N. (new-old-stock), are graded and represented as vintage collectibles. Operational ability and characteristics or completeness of vintage motors, mechanisms, wiring, bulbs etc are not guaranteed. We do not guarantee coupler operation. We try to note any obvious missing parts, defects or restorations in the description. Results are from simple bench-testing to help determine if mechanism is intact. Digital photography may distort image. The item is straight unless noted otherwise in the listing. WHEN PURCHASING MULTIPLE ITEMS, PLEASE PLACE ALL ITEMS IN SHOPPING CART. Due to size, weight or shape, not all items can be combined. No one is perfect, so please communicate and allow us an attempt to resolve any issues within our policy prior to leaving feedback. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Railroads & Trains\Locomotives”. The seller is “jdpltd” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Gauge: O
• Brand: Lionel
• Material: Metal
• Color: Green
• Rail System: Three-Rail System
• Vintage: Yes
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Power Type: AC
• Type: Electric Locomotive
• MPN: 253E

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Lionel Prewar Standard Gauge 408E passenger set Apple green. THANK YOU FOR LOOKING! This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Railroads & Trains\Freight Cars”. The seller is “ukescout” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.

• Power Type: AC
• Assembly Status: Ready to Go/Pre-built
• Color: Green
• Replica of: 408E
• Year Manufactured: 1929
• Material: Tin
• Scale: Std
• MPN: 408E
• Control System: Analog
• Gauge: Lionel Standard Gauge
• Vintage: Yes
• Brand: Lionel
• Type: Passenger
• Rail System: Three-Rail System
• Corporate Roadname: Lionel

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Lionel prewar Standard Gauge 408e Apple Green Locomotive in nice shape! Some usual scratches and wear. Both pantographs are replaced with reproductions. The engine has been re-wheeled. I don’t know if the motors work but I was told that it ran. I see that the pickups show very little wear!! All of the trim are intact. The shell has very nice original paint. However, the frame may of been repainted but you be the judge (it looks too nice). This would be a great candidate to service and operate on any standard gauge layout!! UPS will be my cheapest option at this time while other companies are 2x higher on their prices. Sorry, no PO boxes accepted. The item “Lionel prewar Standard Gauge 408e Apple Green Locomotive Nice” is in sale since Saturday, November 6, 2021. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Railroads & Trains\Locomotives”. The seller is “bluekoi321″ and is located in Long Beach, California. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Brand: Lionel
• Type: Locomotive
• Color: Green
• Gauge: Lionel Standard Gauge

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