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Works good going one way. Worn gear moves a little and is difficult to turn the opposite direction. Little super glue on shaft where the gear is would fix it. Our just leave it and run it clockwise. Does have old fake ballast under each track connection from a old model railroad. Looks great for original.

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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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This item has been graded per TCA standards (Restored/Repainted) R-3: Good based on visual appearance. This locomotive has been re-painted. The shell shows a few spots of thick scrapes that are pretty deep into the shell. One pf the poles on the rear platform is heavily bent and the other piece is missing. This locomotive shows scratches and paint loss throughout various sections of the shell and chassis. This locomotive shows rust on the chassis and trucks. This item has been inspected by our repair shop. Please see the attached picture for inspection details and additional operation information. Previous owner has installed MEW reproduction wheels. The instruction manual is not included. Lionel 318e Vintage Std. Gauge Prewar 381E Green Locomotive Only – Repainted. Here is a Lionel 318e Vintage Std. Included is the 381E 4-4-4 electric locomotive, Features for the locomotive include tinplate metal construction, motor, operating lights, brass and copper accent pieces, metal couplers, and metal wheels. The passenger cars feature tinplate metal construction, metal couplers, detailed and lighted interiors, tinplate trucks with journal boxes, and metal wheels and axles. Each measures approximately 23 inches in length from coupler to coupler. The original box is not included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Restored – Good. Condition: Restored – Good. A restored piece that has signs of play wear with minor dents and scratches. 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 repaired and operates as expected. The Trainz SKU for this item is 6030665. 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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Condition : Items are from Estates that we have sourced from. We attempt to take good photos that tell the best condition of the item. Questions : Please feel free to check our feedback. And if you have any questions at all feel free to ask them, we try to respond within 24 hours.

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Or handed down in the family and put up for sale. When I sell a item I go over it completely. Clean everything, make sure it run. And replace missing parts, and make sure you have a nice running train. I do spend the time and restore them if in really bad shape. My trains will run with all parts there. Some are completely restored. Want one that works I have them. Want one to work on there are a lot out there. This is a Lionel 260e engine and 260Tender, Black shells & Green frames. Restored engine, Switches F & R see video. I serviced and Cleaned all the trim. Replaced missing parts, Has newer style e-unit with the lever in the back coming down so you can use it if you w ant. Engine was competly gone over, many new parts, wheels, new e-unit, rewired, trucks rails. Some one broke off the hitch pin in the back for the tender. Then drilled a larger hole and put a screw in, that was not working. Had to drill and tap a new hole and put in a new pin. It now worked great with no problems. When I bought it, it needed work and missing parts. The engine did run so I serviced it. The tender looks like a old original or old restored tender that came with the engine. Camera shows it running slow. That is the camera. It run slow to really fast. I went over and cleaned all the brass and copper. New trucks, Added the missing side rods. I serviced it also. When tested ran OK. All parts where cleaned and polished that were original. Added new parts that were missing or damaged. What you see you will get. I had a lot of time and cost of parts in this set. Part are just not. Try to fined a good one. Anymore and when you find them they are very costly. Restore one and see. Any other questions please ask. Ee description & pictures. See pictures of it running. Very nice running or displaying engine. You will enjoy it. It is almost 90 YEARS OLD. Great Lionel Vintage/Antique Rarer type. So ask questions and look at the pictures. See pictures for this is the best description. I Will Do combine. I will answer the best I can. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter.

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Ives Prewar Standard Gauge Tinplate Green 3235 Electric Locomotive 2 Car Set. IVES 3235 ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE 2 CAR PASSENGER SET IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. SET HAS BEEN PROFESSIONALLY RESTORED. LOCOMOTIVE TESTED AND RUNS FINE. IT RUNS FORWARD ONLY WITH HEADLIGHT. CARS LIGHT UP FINE. PLEASE SEE PHOTOS FOR OVERALL CONDITION (SEE PHOTOS). REAL NICE DETAIL LOOKS AND DISPLAYS GREAT. SEE PHOTO FOR ITEM AND CONDITION. GREAT FOR THE IVES, MTH AND LIONEL STANDARD GAUGE TINPLATE 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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Lionel Prewar Standard Tinplate Green & Orange 300 Series 4 Car Passenger Set. 4 CAR PASSENGER SET IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. CARS HAVE BEEN RESTORED. TESTED AND LIGHT UP FINE. PLEASE SEE PHOTOS FOR OVERALL CONDITION (SEE PHOTOS). REAL NICE DETAIL LOOKS AND DISPLAYS GREAT. SEE PHOTO FOR ITEM AND CONDITION. GREAT FOR THE MTH AND LIONEL STANDARD GAUGE TINPLATE 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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The Lionel 300 Hellgate Bridge is a prewar authentic model train accessory designed in green and cream colors, made of pressed steel and steel materials. This vintage piece is part of the O gauge model railroads and trains collection. The set includes the iconic Hellgate Bridge, perfect for enhancing the layout of a model train track with its detailed craftsmanship and historical significance.

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Our inventory changes daily so please check back often. We are not accepting offers. Prices are as listed. Prewar Lionel 8 Locomotive Standard Gauge 0-4-0 Powered Electric Olive Green. APPROXIMATION :11″ Long x 3″ Wide x 4 3/4 Tall. We cannot guarantee that these have original paint. The lights have come disconnected and are included. Untested, all wear, tarnish, rust, marks and paint loss is consistent with age. May need a more thorough cleaning.

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I believe this crane is all original and it is solid. It shows light wear and some scratches. The car has all its journals, handrails, and gearing. Please use the photos as part of the description. All the knobs work for turning the base, lifting the boom, and operating the hook. The boom is a little bit slanted, but it could be adjusted. The crane comes with the original weighted hook, and it is attached to a wire line.

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