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LOT of 2 Lionel Junior STREAMLINE Coach Passenger Cars MARKED “LIONEL” PRE-WAR manufactured around 1937. In excellent condition little sings of wea with slight loss of orange paint. I have taken shots of all sides and bottoms. The Lionel 1701 streamline passenger coach’s are prewar Lionel Junior train cars that often features a red or orange and silver color scheme. Details about the Lionel 1701 streamline passenger coach. Material: The bodies were made of stamped metal, often finished in a combination of chrome/silver and painted liveries, such as the orange color seen on the ends of these coach cars. Color Variation: The cars is typically part of a set featuring “Hiawatha Orange” (or red and silver/chrome) colors. Set Composition: It usually comes in a 3-car or 4-car set, including a 1700E power car (locomotive), one or more 1701 coaches, and a 1702 observation car. Onstruction: The cars have a stamped steel body and chassis with die-cast 4-wheel trucks. Features: They were designed for O gauge track systems and often featured operating interior lights. Condition and Availability: These are vintage, collectible items, and availability varies, often found through auctions or specialist dealers. Condition can range from significant play wear to high grade. These cares are in excellent condition for their age. History of Streamline Trains. The Union Pacific Railroad’s first streamlined diesel train in 1934, a lightweight aluminum “streamliner” that sparked a revolution in passenger rail, known for its futuristic look, high speeds (up to 110 mph), and groundbreaking publicity tour, leading to several similar UP M-series trains like the M-10001 and M-10003-6 for famous services like the “City of Portland” and “City of San Francisco” before being retired and scrapped for WWII. Key Features & Innovations. Lightweight & Streamlined: Built from aluminum alloy (Duralumin) for speed and efficiency, with an aerodynamic, Art Deco design. Diesel-Powered: Used distillate fuel, offering long ranges between refueling, a big advantage over steam. Articulated Design: Cars were permanently coupled, sharing trucks for smoother riding. M-10000: The original prototype, toured extensively as “The Streamliner, ” nicknamed “Little Zip, ” and later named the “City of Salina”. M-10001: A longer, 6-car diesel-electric version, known as the “Canary Bolt, ” set a record coast-to-coast run and became the “City of Portland”. M-10003-6: Four identical 2-car sets for services like the “City of San Francisco” and “City of Denver, ” eventually converted into booster units. These trains were symbols of future travel during the Great Depression, boosting morale. While revolutionary, they were ultimately replaced by more powerful locomotives and scrapped, with their aluminum recycled for the war effort. They inspired countless toy models, like those from Marx, preserving their iconic look.

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This is a classic tinplate passenger car with original lithographed / painted body, metal trucks, and desirable surviving details that collectors look for. Type: Pullman passenger coach. Material: Lithographed / painted tin body with metal trucks. Original interior: Appears present. Original lubrication / instruction decal: Present (excellent sign of originality). Includes: Old section of rail for display (no original box). Overall condition is consistent with age and use. Paint wear, scratches, and surface marks throughout. Some oxidation / patina on metal components. Windows show age; see photos closely. ? Please review all photos carefully – they are part of the description and show the exact condition. A great example of an authentic Lionel prewar passenger car, perfect for collectors, display, or restoration projects.

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Prewar Lionel #29 New York Central Lines Coach Standard Gauge Olive Green. In good condition for its age. One of the hand rails is broken off, and the blue trim has fallen off the inner roof. Does not include the tracks. This is part of a large collection I have been tasked to sell. Please see my other listings! I have some nice pre-war goodies.

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Fully restored Daycoach and great condition. Any questions please ask. Thansk for he interest.

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Prewar Lionel standard guage #29 Day Coach. This is the early version with Lionel MFG. It has a few chips and nicks here and there, small scratches, basically a little wear which gives it the appearance of age (doesn’t look too perfect). Lettering is correctly rubber stamped (not decals) and couplers are painted as is also correct. Could use a light cleaning. Roof’alignment is not 100% right, might have even been made that way, you can see if it you look real closely at the pics. Not awful but wanted to point it out.

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Up for sale is a Lionel standard gauge number 29 dark olive green. Day coach with 10 windows.

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Very Rare 1935 ONLY Lionel prewar RED ROOF Flying Yankee Set 3 Car, 616E Powercar 617 Coach 4-Door 618 Observation Car ALL SMOOTH BODY SILVER Paint. Set is in Original Condition with NO Repaints or Touchups.

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Lionel Prewar Standard Gauge #29 Day Coach in Olive Green Restored. See pictures for condition.

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Prewar Lionel standard guage #29 Day Coach. This is the early version with Lionel MFG. Stamped on the bottom, the interior has pins for figures. It has a few chips and nicks here and there, basically a little wear which gives it some age (doesn’t look too perfect). Lettering is correctly rubber stamped (not decals) and couplers are painted as is also correct. Could use a light cleaning. One platform is not perfectly straight as you can see in the photos.

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