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Vintage Lionel metal pre-war o gage Lionel This weights over 4 lbs. There’s a ruler to see the size nothing is froze up everything moves Take a look at the pictures and if you need more pictures or have any questions just ask. Found this in a attic from a old house that was being tore down. Take a look in my other stores.

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LIONEL #238E STEAM LOCOMOTIVE: 4-4-2 GUN METAL CAST IRON LOCO WITH #2225WX TENDER. RUNS, WHISTLE WORKS WITH ORIGINAL ENGINE BOX ONLY. (NO TENDER BOX,) PICTURES TELL IT ALL IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT ME. PLEASE KEEP WATCHING WE’LL KEEP LISTING.

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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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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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Very hard to find box. One of my favorites.

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1 year only (1935) Consist of Black 265/265W & Blue/Silver 600,601,602 Passengers. Very scarce and tough set box to acquire! Box is very presentable! Split on 1 corner as seen in photos as well as box on bottom separates because corner is split. Fantastic label with all flaps. Very nice set box overall! Don’t miss out on an upgrade or chance to build that great set out! Send this box out to get professionally repaired. Will need factory tape seemed fixed. Again, all flaps are present and box is structurally square.

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1 year only (1935) Consist of Black 265/265W & Blue/Silver 600,601,602 Passengers. Very scarce and tough set box to acquire! Box is very presentable! Split on 1 corner as seen in photos as well as box on bottom separates because corner is split. Fantastic label with all flaps. Very nice set box overall! Don’t miss out on an upgrade or chance to build that great set out! Send this box out to get professionally repaired. Will need factory tape seemed fixed. Again, all flaps are present and box is structurally square.

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Rare in any condition! This variation with this certain Ives plate did not come with ladder I believe. Great Hard To Find piece for your prewar era layout! Please look at all photos for best description & as always Fair offers are welcomed!

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Rare in any condition! This variation with this certain Ives plate did not come with ladder I believe. Great Hard To Find piece for your prewar era layout! Please look at all photos for best description & as always Fair offers are welcomed!

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Please see photo(s) for more details. Condition may vary due to age and wear. Category 2: Std Gauge Parts. We are unable to provide parts lookup service or fitment assistance. Trainz Product Id: 12806154. Lionel 1835W-1 Prewar Whistle Chassis Only. Trainz does not provide grading for parts. 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 part is in workable condition. The Trainz SKU for this item is P12806154. 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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