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LIONEL 254 OLIVE GREEN ELEC LOCO BRASS TRIM, ORIGINAL. TESTED PREWAR O – AS IS PARTS UNIT. Lights up, but the engine is not running.

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Tested and runs great in both directions. Has some wiring redone. And maybe a little touch up on the paint on the side.

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PREWAR VINTAGE LIONEL #224E. 2-6-2 STEAM LOCO + 2689WX TENDER. FULLY SERVICED AND TESTED BY OUR SERVICE DEPARTMENT. RUNS AND WHISTLES GREAT.

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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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The Lionel Prewar 248 O Gauge Orange Electric Loco 603 604 Passenger Set is a vintage 1920s tin toy model train set featuring an electric locomotive and two passenger cars. Made of pressed steel and tin, this set is ready to go with an analog control system and AC power type. With its orange color and transportation theme, this set captures the nostalgia of early 20th century railroads and is a sought-after collectible for train enthusiasts and collectors alike. Made by the renowned brand Lionel in the United States, this set is a charming addition to any model railroad collection.

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Classic 1930s Lionel O-Gauge Lionel Jr. Family-owned and includes all original cars with their matching boxes. Grandfather passed this down to us but we have no tracks to use it on. What’s Included: 1689E Locomotive: Gunmetal Grey. Tested (with transformer not on tracks) and running (may need cleaning/oil). 1689W Whistle Tender: Untested (no track to test whistle). 1680 Sunoco Tanker: Silver tinplate. 1679 Baby Ruth Boxcar: Yellow/Green litho. 1682 Caboose: Red/Maroon with brass trim. Also included- (2) Lionel No. 58 Gooseneck Lamp Posts: Vintage die-cast metal street lamps (untested). 1010 Transformer: Used to test the engine. Please Note: Wiring has been repaired/modified with extension cord wire. Condition Note: All pieces show minor play wear/scratches consistent with age. Original boxes are included but in rough condition (rips and missing flaps). Please see photos for exact cosmetic condition.

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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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Locomotive seems to be in good condition with all parts, but is not recently tested. Boxes all have wear/tears and lay flat, but add a bit of character and they are original. Locomotive and cars all in good shape! The Lionel Prewar O Gauge 252 Electric Loco and 2-607, 608 Lighted Passenger Car Set is a vintage toy train set manufactured by Lionel in 1926. This set includes an electric locomotive in peacock blue color, with a wheel configuration of 0-4-0 and made of tin material. The set is ready-to-go on a three-rail system with an analog control system, and it is designed for O gauge model railroads. This classic set appeals to collectors and enthusiasts of vintage model trains and locomotives, making it a valuable addition to any transportation-themed collection.

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Vintage prewar Lionel O gauge passenger train set featuring locomotive #154 New York Central Lines with two classic orange tinplate passenger cars. The cars include #603 Pullman passenger car and #604 Observation car, both finished in Lionel’s bright orange paint with detailed stamped metal construction and interior seating. These early Lionel tinplate pieces are well known among collectors and display nicely as part of a prewar Lionel consist or vintage train collection. Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description. Lionel #154 New York Central Lines electric locomotive. Lionel #603 Pullman passenger car. Lionel #604 Observation passenger car. Engine and cars look to have some restoration work done including possible repainting, though extent of work done is uknown. Vintage preowned condition with paint wear, scratches, and age-related wear. See photos for measurements. Prewar Lionel O gauge tinplate passenger set. Cars are numbered 603 (Pullman) and 604 (Observation). Passenger cars include interior seating. Items are packed carefully for transit.

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PREWAR LIONEL #259E O GAUGE 2-4-2 STEAM LOCO AND TENDER.

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