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LIONEL #261E 2-4-2 LOCOMOTIVE: BLACK WITH NICKEL TRIM; 4 WHEEL TENDER WITH NICKEL TRIM. EXCELLENT CONDITION, RUNS FORWARD AND REVERSE. PICTURES TELL IT ALL. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT ME. PLEASE KEEP WATCHING WE’LL KEEP LISTING.

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This Box is for the first run Early Orange and Maroon roofed 217 Caboose. Very hard to find correct box with early Lionel Tape. Box is complete with minor wrinkles etc. Please look at all pics.

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Lionel front prewar chugger unit complete for 250-255 Lionel engines. The chugger unit would make a chugging sound when the wheels moved and the side rod activation the switch. What you see you will get! That is a pretty good deal for the chugger unit. Many pictures for you to see. Look at pictures closely. That is the best. What you see you will get. See my other items mostyl prewar Lionel. Thank you for looking READ MY FEEDBACK. See pictures for this is the best description. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter.

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RARE PRE-WAR LIONEL #2955 SHELL TANKER LOT #Q-89. LOOK at this Rare Pre-War Lionel #2955 Shell Tanker! What a great addition to your Pre-War collection! Or run on your layout! In good condition for how old it is. Lettering in good condition. Both couplers are present, all four steps and brake wheel intact. Wire railings and ladders are intact, have some corrosion. Tanker a little faded not bad for year, has some wear and blemishes. Look CLOSELY at all the pictures as they are part of the description. Pictures are part of description. We do not guarantee kits for missing parts unless noted.

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Pre-war Lionel #2955 Shell tanker. The black diecast material gives it an authentic vintage look and the 1:48 scale is perfect for any model railroad or train enthusiast. The corporate road name is SHELL and the theme is transportation. This Lionel #2955 Shell tanker.

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Lionel prewar 261 locomotive and 262T tender C6 VG Runs Hard to find 1931 only. The tender has the brass bar but is loose and needs to be attached. The engine is missing the flags. Otherwise in real nice condition.

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