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Lionel Junior O Gauge Streamliner. All original, no restoration.

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Lionel JUNIOR ELECTRIC/Full set 4-Car Streamliner Train – Prewar”O” Set TESTED… Engine ran fine forward age and eing in attic for 50 + years.

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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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The Lionel Prewar Red & Silver Junior Streamliner Passenger Set is a vintage O gauge train set manufactured in the United States by Lionel. This classic train set features a striking red and silver color scheme, typical of streamliner trains of the era. The control system is analog, adding to the nostalgic appeal of the set. The Lionel brand is well-known in the model railroads and trains hobby, making this set a desirable collectible for enthusiasts of vintage trains.

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VINTAGE PREWAR LIONEL JUNIOR MODEL 1700 STREAMLINER for REPAIR or PARTS F. You are looking at a “black dial” Zenith tombstone. The interesting element of this particular radio is the size which offers the superior properties of other Zenith models with a smaller size. The radio displays beautifully with a quality cabinet and a nice top luster. There were a couple of tiny repairs made on the back edge of the cabinet which are virtually invisible. Note, the radio retains the factory speaker cloth and the wood. THE ITEMS WE SELL ARE “AS FOUND”. I DO NOT CLEAN NOR ATTEMPT TO RESTORE ANY OF THE PIECES. I TRY TO RESPECT THAT. WE DO OUR BEST TO PROVIDE DETAILED PHOTOS AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTIONS OF ALL ITEMS LISTED FOR SALE. VINTAGE PIECES ARE NOT PERFECT AND SOMETIMES HAVE IMPERFECTIONS SUCH AS TARNISHING, WEAR TO LUSTER, MINOR SCUFFING OR SCRATCHING AND SLIGHT OXIDATION. AS WITH ALL PRE-OWNED ITEMS SOME SIGNS OF WEAR SHOULD BE EXPECTED. PLEASE LOOK CAREFULLY AT ALL PICTURES AS THIS IS THE BEST REPRESENTATION OF THE CONDITION OF MY ITEMS. PHOTOGRAPHS PROVIDE THE BEST AND MOST ACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF THE ITEM AND SUPERCEDES ANY WRITTEN DESCRIPTION. LOOK AT ALL PICTURES CAREFULLY. ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING THE TRUE AGE, ORIGIN, OR IDENTIFICATION OF AN ITEM IS GREATLY APPRECIATED AND WILL BE ADDED TO THE LISTING. THIS IS A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR USE OR COLLECTIONS. SOMETIMES WE MISS SOMETHING. PLEASE NOTIFY US IF YOU SEE ANY INACCURACY WE WILL ADDRESS THE SITUATION RIGHT AWAY. WE CARE ABOUT OUR CUSTOMERS… MAKING SURE THAT OUR CUSTOMERS FIND EXACTLY WHAT THEY WANT. WE TAKE OUR CLIENT? S FEEDBACK SERIOUSLY AND WILL STRIVE TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF ALL CUSTOMERS. HOWEVER, SOMETIMES A PRODUCT FAILS TO MEET EXPECTATIONS. AS A MARKET PLACE PLATFORM WE WILL ADDRESS ANY ISSUES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. WE ARE ALWAYS READY TO HEAR FROM YOU. PLEASE CONTACT ME SO THAT I CAN CORRECT THE PROBLEM. YOU WILL RECEIVE THE EXACT ITEM PICTURED. I WILL COMBINE MULTIPLE ITEMS WHEN PACKING THEM WHEN POSSIBLE. THANK YOU FOR LOOKING.

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This Lionel Prewar 1700E Junior Streamliner Locomotive is a must-have for any model railroad enthusiast. With its striking red and silver design, this O gauge train engine is a beautiful addition to any collection. Its brand, Lionel, is synonymous with quality and craftsmanship, making it a sought-after piece for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

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This vintage Lionel Prewar Red & Chrome Junior Streamliner Passenger Set is a must-have for any model railroad enthusiast. The set includes four passenger cars, each with a length of 12 inches and a width of 3.25 inches. The cars feature a 3-Rail-3-Conductor rail system, analog control system, and live steam power type. The set is a replica of the Advanced Passenger Train (APT) and is painted in the iconic red and chrome colors of the Lionel Jr 1700E corporate roadname. The cars are made of pressed steel and steel materials and have a scale of 1:48. The set comes ready to go or pre-built and is in a C-6 Very Good grade. This is a great addition to any collection and perfect for those who love transportation-themed models. It has been rewired and E-unit Rebuilt could use a light cleaning. There are very few chips in red paint and only a couple small places in the chrome that have any light scratches or maybe a quarter inch rust spot so it has been taken care of through all these years. I have more of these but I have to rebuild the E-units on them and some of them are a Grey color. This is the better one.

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Prewar set, lionel lines marked on sides. Some paint loss and surface rust. Please check out my other items.

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Engine runs good in both directions and light. Drive gear was replaced, unit was rebuilt. The cars have brown roof. All cars and engine have paint missing. New couplers were installed, Nothing broken See PhotosSold as is.

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Lionel Prewar O Gauge #1700E Lionel Junior Streamlined Passenger Set with 2 #1701 Coach Cars. Runs well, forward only, (no e-unit). Some light surface rust and paint loss. Please review all photos for condition. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Railroads & Trains\Locomotives”. The seller is “yellowstone88″ 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, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, 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, Republic of Croatia, 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.

• Brand: Lionel
• Power Type: AC
• Type: Diesel Locomotive
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Gauge: O

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