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Clean example of boxcab electric loco on 7.5 frame is original red with cream inserts, stamped lettering, mostly brass trim. Loco is very clean with only light wear, few tiny edge nicks and some wear/chips at rear of roof-edge. Brass trim is mostly clean, has original cast headlight, minor fatigue and chip at front edge. Original couplers are clean. “Lionel” lettering is worn, 248 numbers show only light wear. 2 wheels have been replaced with vintage spoke-type, original 2 are disc type. The frame covers the wheels so this does not show. Wiring has some repairs. Loco ran, forward only type motor, and headlight worked when tested. A very clean example of this boxcab. Hard to find this nice. 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.

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Item is in the cosmetic condition shown in the photos so please use them to see an accurate condition. This item comes with everything shown in the photos and nothing else.

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1920’s boxcab electric loco is 14.5 enameled metal with cast iron pilots. Loco is maroon with yellow windows, red pilots, brass plates. It is missing one headlight cover and wheels are vintage black replacements. Original finish has light dirt, some dullness, wear on 1 side/ends/roof, a bit more wear on roof. The other side has corrosion and paint loss as shown, couplers have corrosion, trim tarnished. Frame has some edge and corner wear. Roof is loose, but stays-put on shelf or layout, it ran when bench-tested, has manual reverse. This is AF’s largest boxcab type. Pick-up is loose, needs some adjustment. 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: Standard Gauge
• Brand: American Flyer
• Material: Metal
• Power Type: AC
• Type: Electric Locomotive
• Rail System: Three-Rail System
• Color: Maroon
• MPN: 4019
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Vintage: Yes

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