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LIONEL PREWAR O-GAUGE 2226W DIE-CAST 12-WHEEL WHISTLING TENDER WITH ROUGH BOX. TENDER IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH MINOR PAINT WEAR. NO RUST, NO DAMAGES. BOX MISSING ALL FLAPS – SEE PHOTOS FOR BOX CONDITION. Please see photos and let them be your best description. 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 is a Lionel 2957 Vintage O Prewar New York Central Die-Cast Metal Illuminated Caboose from 1940-42. This item has been graded per TCA standards C-6: Very Good. One of the corner steps is heavily chipped. The guardrail pieces on both ends are bent. This car shows heavy scratches and paint loss throughout various sections of the shell and chassis. This car shows heavy rust on the chassis and trucks. The instruction manual is not included. The original box is not included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Very Good. Trainz Product Id: 11399075. Lionel 2957 Vintage O Prewar New York Central Die-Cast Metal Illuminated Caboose. This caboose features interior illumination, metal stamped journals, die-cast metal operating box coupler, and metal wheels and axles. Minor scratches and paint nicks, minor surface rust, no dents. Standards for all toy train related accessory items apply to the visual appearance of the item and do not consider the operating functionality of the equipment. Condition and Grading Standards are subjective, at best, and are intended to act as a guide. This item has been tested and operates as expected. The Trainz SKU for this item is 6263051. WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including but not limited to lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Please note, after seven days our systems may automatically re-list unpaid items. Learn more by reviewing our policies. Explain why the item does not meet your expectations and how you would like us to handle the issue. If your item has been damaged try to include a photograph of the actual damages. We’ll do our absolute best to make you happy. Make sure to include your contact and order information when you return your items. Contacting Trainz provides us a chance to resolve your issue while allowing you to keep the item. O Scale 2 Rail.

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Greetings and best wishes from Mr. Allied and welcome to my sale! Please have confidence in my 100% honest descriptions and please read the following carefully. This is an Original, No. 2426W Tender, Produced by The Master Craftsmen of The Lionel Corporation of 28 Sager Place, Irvington, New Jersey, Circa 1950 or so. This is the “BIG” die-cast metal tender that came with Lionel’s most deluxe steam locomotives, between 1946 & 1950. It came with the 726 Berkshire and the legendary 773 Hudson. This was the best & most detailed tender Lionel made in the post war years. This is the correct version for the 1950 773 Hudson, as it has the plastic whistle body and the “closed” front steps. The frame is stamped steel, while the body is die-cast metal. The coal pile is “bakelite, ” which was an early form of plastic. It has an operating, electro-magnetic coupler at the rear which works nicely. It also has a whistle, which works with the characteristic “growl” that they all make. I see no cracks, chips or other damage to the tender. It is in exceptionally nice condition. Look at the trucks, the frame, the coupler, etc. This tender has had some of what I would call very minor touch up to the black paint. I say this not because I see touch up all over the place, but because I know who I got this from and the gentleman liked to touch up his trains. That said, I do believe that probably 98% of the paint on this tender is original. The lettering is all original. The wires to the whistle have been replaced with that wonderful “super flex” wire. Anyway, these old eyes don’t see like they used to, so I ask that you take the time to “ZOOM IN” and look the photos over very closely, to determine for yourself just what we have here. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PHOTOS ARE AN INTEGRAL and a VERY IMPORTANT PART OF THIS LISTING. You NEED to “ZOOM IN” and STUDY the photos very carefully. What you see is what you get. I want to EARN positive feed back from you, along with 5 Star Customer Service. THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING THIS MR.

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Comes without original box, I can’t find it! I will let it go cheaper for that reason but it is brand new.

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The locomotive and tender are both in very good shape. No rust or missing parts. The loco serviced and tested – it runs and reverses just fine, e-unit cycles perfectly, the whistle on the tender also works fine.

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LIONEL PREWAR TRAINS 260E STEAM LOCOMOTIVE GREEN DIE-CAST FRAME. WITH COWCATCHER & FRONT RAILINGS. The frame is in very good condition with working lights. PHOTOS ARE AN INTEGRAL AND A VERY IMPORTANT PART OF THIS LISTING. You NEED to “ZOOM IN”. And look closely at the photos. What you see is what you get. Look my store for more items. Message me with any questions. Thank you for looking. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Railroads & Trains\Locomotives”. The seller is “dkers1″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Non-Domestic Product: No
• Brand: Lionel
• Type: Steam Locomotive
• Color: Green
• Material: Diecast
• Grade: C-6 Very Good
• MPN: 260E
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Vintage: Yes
• Gauge: O

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This is a Lionel 2957 New York Central Die-Cast Metal Illuminated Caboose from 1940-42. This caboose features interior illumination, die-cast metal trucks, die-cast metal operating couplers, and metal whe… This item has been graded per TCA standards C-5: Good. This item has broken and missing trim pieces. Some of the roof pieces are warped. This item shows scratches and paint loss throughout the body and underframe. The underframe and trucks show rust and corrosion. The original box is not included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Good. Lionel 2957 Vintage O Prewar New York Central Die-Cast Metal Illuminated Caboose. This caboose features interior illumination, die-cast metal trucks, die-cast metal operating couplers, and metal wheels and axles. Please see my pictures for additional features. Signs of play wear, scratches, minor paint loss. Small dents, minor rust. Evidence of heavy use. Standards for all toy train related accessory items apply to the visual appearance of the item and do not consider the operating functionality of the equipment. Condition and Grading Standards are subjective, at best, and are intended to act as a guide. This item has been tested and operates as expected. The Trainz SKU for this item is 4936828. Track: 4936828 – 2146-E (Z2) BW/DB/CH – 001 – TrainzAuctionGroup002 – TDID18370 ProductId: 11399075. Please note, after seven days our systems may automatically re-list unpaid items. Explain why the item does not meet your expectations and how you would like us to handle the issue. If your item has been damaged try to include a photograph of the actual damages. We’ll do our absolute best to make you happy. Make sure to include your contact and order information when you return your items. O Scale 2 Rail. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Railroads & Trains\Freight Cars”. The seller is “trainz” 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, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, 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, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, El Salvador, 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, Uruguay.

• Gauge: O
• Type: Caboose
• Brand: Lionel
• Corporate Roadname: New York Central
• Scale: 1:48
• MPN: 2957
• Age Level: 17 Years & Up
• UPC: 023922629579

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This is a Lionel 2955 Shell Die-Cast Metal Single Dome Tank Car from 1940-42. This tank car features metal trucks, metal box couplers, and metal w… There are some scratches, nicks and signs of previous wear on this item. The overall appearance of this item may be improved with a gentle and thorough cleaning. The original box is not included. The instruction manual is not included. Check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Very Good. Lionel 2955 Vintage O Gauge Prewar Shell Die-Cast Single Dome Tank Car. This tank car features metal trucks, metal box couplers, and metal wheels and axles. This is a Type I Variation that uses the Shell road name. Minor scratches and paint nicks, minor surface rust, no dents. Standards for all toy train related accessory items apply to the visual appearance of the item and do not consider the operating functionality of the equipment. Condition and Grading Standards are subjective, at best, and are intended to act as a guide. This item does not require testing. The Trainz SKU for this item is 4936321. Track: 4936321 – 1400-C (Z1) LA/cT/CH – 001 – TrainzAuctionGroup002 – TDID18380 ProductId: 11970504. Please note, after seven days our systems may automatically re-list unpaid items. Explain why the item does not meet your expectations and how you would like us to handle the issue. If your item has been damaged try to include a photograph of the actual damages. We’ll do our absolute best to make you happy. Make sure to include your contact and order information when you return your items. O Scale 2 Rail. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Railroads & Trains\Freight Cars”. The seller is “trainz” 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, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, 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, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, El Salvador, 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, Uruguay.

• Gauge: O
• Type: Tank Car
• Brand: Lionel
• Corporate Roadname: Sunoco
• Scale: 1:48
• MPN: 2955
• Age Level: 17 Years & Up
• UPC: 023922629555

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Lionel 2957 Vintage O Prewar New York Central Die-Cast Metal Illuminated Caboose. Has plenty of paint errors from age. Lights up and rolls smoothly. Please message me with any questions. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Railroads & Trains\Freight Cars”. The seller is “wilsalisbur-0″ 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, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, 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, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, El Salvador, 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, Uruguay.

• Brand: Lionel
• Type: Caboose
• Corporate Roadname: New York Central
• Scale: 1:48
• MPN: 2957
• Material: Diecast
• Age Level: 17 Years & Up
• Gauge: O
• UPC: 023922629579

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This is a Lionel 2957 New York Central Die-Cast Metal Illuminated Caboose from 1940-42. This caboose features interior… This item has been graded per TCA standards C-6: Very Good. This item was tested and is not functional. There are some scratches and nicks to note. The overall appearance of this item may be improved with a gentle and thorough cleaning. The original box is not included. The instruction manual is not included. Check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Very Good. This item has been tested and does not operate as expected. Lionel 2957 Vintage O Prewar New York Central Die-Cast Metal Illuminated Caboose. This caboose features interior illumination, die-cast metal trucks, die-cast metal operating couplers, and metal wheels and axles. Please see my pictures for additional features. Minor scratches and paint nicks, minor surface rust, no dents. Standards for all toy train related accessory items apply to the visual appearance of the item and do not consider the operating functionality of the equipment. Condition and Grading Standards are subjective, at best, and are intended to act as a guide. The Trainz SKU for this item is 4904627. Track: 4904627 – 2148-D (Z2) TN/cT/CH – 001 – TrainzAuctionGroup002 – TDID18341. Please note, after seven days our systems may automatically re-list unpaid items. Explain why the item does not meet your expectations and how you would like us to handle the issue. If your item has been damaged try to include a photograph of the actual damages. We’ll do our absolute best to make you happy. Make sure to include your contact and order information when you return your items. O Scale 2 Rail. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Railroads & Trains\Freight Cars”. The seller is “trainz” 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, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, 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, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, El Salvador, 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, Uruguay.

• Gauge: O
• Type: Caboose
• Brand: Lionel
• Corporate Roadname: New York Central
• Scale: 1:48
• MPN: 2957
• Age Level: 17 Years & Up
• UPC: 023922629579

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