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This is a very rare model with “The Lionel Manufacturing Company” on the inside (see second photo). This indicates the engine was built between 1913 and 1917. The engine has been cleaned, new cow catchers have been installed, as well as a new bell and light! Tested and it runs. The Lionel Manufacturing 33 Electric Loco Black NYC Prewar Standard Gauge X5783 C31 is a vintage model train locomotive, designed for use on a three-rail system. This electric locomotive, manufactured by Lionel in the United States, features a classic black color scheme and a theme centered around transportation. Made of metal and in standard gauge, it is a collectible piece for model railroad enthusiasts who appreciate the nostalgia and craftsmanship of prewar model trains.

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See pictures for condition description. This is smaller than my O gauge trains but it fits one the same track. The Lionel Prewar 150 Manufacturing Era Electric Train Locomotive is a vintage O gauge locomotive manufactured by Lionel in 1917. This maroon-colored locomotive is a valuable addition to any model railroad collection, featuring classic styling and historical significance.

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Early, stamped Lionel Mfg. Pictures shown are with and without flash.

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Prewar Standard Lionel Early Period Manufacturing 112 Gondola Short NYNH&H. Please refer to sellers other Vintage Train Listings. 3 Easy Steps :1. Toy Train History: Louis Hertz on the Growth of the Train Hobby: The First Historical Article on the Tinplate Train industry written from the fan’s viewpoint appeared in The Model Railroader of September 1935; The first article entirely on the collecting hobby as such was printed in the same Magazine in 1936. Item Description: You are looking at Early Period Lionel. Lionel CA 1912 Standard Gauge Shorty Gondola. All Original Fair – Good Condition. New York, New Haven, and Hartford, NYNH&H. 1 Crinkle Coupler Present with Proper Fastener. 1 Early Period Split Pin Narrow Tie Straight Track Section. Over 100 Years Old. Please See Sellers Other Shorty Gondola Listing. See sellers other listings. Please look at the detailed photos for best indication of overall item condition. “A picture speaks a thousand words”. Thank you for looking.

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1912 EARLY PREWAR LIONEL O OR STANDARD GAUGE #88 WITH SUPER RARE BOX. I SAY 1912 BECAUSE IT MENTIONS THE RACING AUTOMOBILES. THE BOX IS PRETTY FRAGILE, SOME CLEAR TAPE ON INSIDE FOR SUPPORT.. REPAIRED END (PIC 6). THE #88 HAS A LIONEL MFG PLATE AS WELL. THIS WILL BE AT THE SHOW LISTED BELOW, PLEASE PLAN ON ATTENDING. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Railroads & Trains\Parts & Accessories\Other Parts & Accs”. The seller is “murph-7″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Scale: O
• Type: EARLY RHEOSTAT
• Gauge: Lionel Standard Gauge , O
• Brand: Lionel

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