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This item has been graded per TCA standards (Restored/Repainted) R-2: Fair based on visual appearance. This item shows spots of rust on the wheel sets. This item has been repainted by the previous owner and still shows a few light spots of paint wear and chips due to wear since being repainted at some point in time. This item ran intermittently when tested. The overall appearance of each item may be improved with a gentle and thorough cleaning. The instruction manual is not included. The original box is not included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at each item. Check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Restored – Fair. Lionel 251E Vintage O Prewar Tinplate 0-4-0 Electric Locomotive -Repainted. Here is a Lionel 251E Vintage O Custom Prewar Tinplate 0-4-0 Electric Locomotive. It features tin plate construction, black frame, an operating headlight, metal wheels and metal link couplers. You will have to manually put this engine in reverse. Condition: Restored – Fair. A non-professional restoration: Color, texture and finish clearly different from the original. 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 6298589. 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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Here is a Lionel #4 Vintage O Prewar Orange 0-4-0 Bild-A-Loco Electric Locomo… This item has been graded per TCA standards C-6: Very Good based on visual appearance. There are nicks and scratches on the surface of the shell and chassis. The brass components have spots of rust. The wheels show average use. 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. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Very Good. Trainz Product Id: 11400311. Lionel 4 Vintage O Prewar Orange 0-4-0 Bild-A-Loco Electric Locomotive. Here is a Lionel #4 Vintage O Prewar Orange 0-4-0 Bild-A-Loco Electric Locomotive. This is one of the earliest O Gauge locomotives and the #4 is fairly elusive and not very common. Features for this locomotive include a motor, manual reverse unit, directional lights, brass trim, 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 6298622. 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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Lionel rarely seen 34 6 wheeler from 1912. Nice paint for one of these. The large light bulb is NOT included! If you are closer you can trust that the charges will be commensurately cheaper depending on distance. You pay what we pay. In most cases this eats up any combined discount and may result in the final price being more expensive than the sum of the original quoted prices. Please view the pictures carefully, they are the most important part of the description! Photographs should also supersede any written description! If there is a mistake on our part, we will accept a return on the item. As per TCA policy, the description applies to EXTERIOR COSMETIC condition only. Any comments found in the description pertaining to operation are provided as a courtesy to our customers. No warranties on mechanical or operational condition are expressed or implied. This may include, but is not limited to, motors, whistles, reverse units, and illumination systems.

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LIONEL PREWAR STANDARD GAUGE 42 ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE REPLACEMENT SHELL WITH TRIM – REPAINTED. Please see detailed 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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Lionel Prewar O Gauge Tinplate 248 Olive Green Electric Engine. LOCOMOTIVE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. TESTED AND RUNS FINE. IT HAS FORWARD ONLY WITH HEADLIGHT. PLEASE SEE PHOTOS FOR OVERALL CONDITION (SEE PHOTOS). GREAT LOOKING ENGINE SEE PHOTOS FOR ITEM AND CONDITION. GREAT FOR THE LIONEL OR MTH STANDARD GAUGE TRAIN COLLECTION. ITEM DESCRIPTION: I do my best to accurately describe and picture each item. The pictures are part of the item description, so please view them… Thank you for doing business with.

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Standard Gauge electric locomotive from the prewar era. This locomotive is in very clean cosmetic condition for its age. The paint and finish appear to be original, and the body is clean with no obvious major damage visible. The Lionel and “402” side emblems are intact, and the wheels and frame are also very clean The locomotive has not been tested recently because I do not have the proper track or transformer. Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description.

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This product is a vintage Pre-War Ives Wide Gauge Electric Locomotive from around 1922, with cars and track included. The locomotive, manufactured by IVES/ Lionel engine in the United States, operates on a wide gauge track and is themed around transportation. It is a rare find for collectors and hobbyists interested in model railroads and trains, specifically from the pre-war era. This is not my set. This unit is very heavy. The engine is made out of partial cast-iron.

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LIONEL PREWAR O GAUGE 251E ELECTRIC BOX LOCO & 605-PULLMAN. 606-OBSERVATIONS LIGHTED PASSENGER CAR SET. Works very good, lighted, revers, all cars are lighted. The paintwork is good condition, Repainted. Overall this is a very nice running and looking set that is a century old! All locomotives, tenders, whistles, operating accessories, operating cars and mechanical parts must be serviced & lubricated before use. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE 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. Thanks for your interest.

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Up for sale is a prewar O gauge Lionel # 152 0-4-0 Electric Locomotive in dark green, with matching 629 Coach, and 630 Observation. The locomotive body has the holes in the ends for the hand reverse normally associated with the 153. A rough set box is included. This set is almost 100 years old and is showing its age. Issues as described above. If you have any questions please ask and I will respond ASAP. Please view all of the photographs and condition description above to judge the condition for yourself as they are part of the description. I leave feedback when feedback is received.

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