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Standard Gauge electric locomotive from the prewar era. This locomotive is in very clean cosmetic condition for its age. The paint and finish appear to be original, and the body is clean with no obvious major damage visible. The Lionel and “402” side emblems are intact, and the wheels and frame are also very clean The locomotive has not been tested recently because I do not have the proper track or transformer. Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description.

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VINTAGE LIONEL PREWAR ORIGINAL 2955 SEMI-SCALE DIE-CAST TANK CAR. Lionel 2955 Shell Die-Cast Metal Single Dome Tank Car from 1940-42. This tank car features metal trucks, metal box couplers, and metal wheels and axles. VERY GOOD CONDITION IN MY OPINION. SOME DECAL FADING, PAINT NICKS. SOME LIGHT SURFACE RUST ON METAL PARTS. Please see photos and let them be your best description. Zoom in to check item very carefully. IF IT ISN’T IN THE PHOTOS IT IS NOT INCLUDED. Please check our photos. CHECK PHOTOS AND ASK QUESTIONS EARLY! Check our other auctions listed now for more related items.

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This would definitely benefit from a cleaning. It’s a little bit dusty from being stored on the shelf. I believe it would clean up to excellent condition. Use the pictures to help determine that for yourself. If you have any questions, I’m happy to answer them. Somewhere along the line, this was converted to run with post war trains, so it does not have pre-war trucks and couplers. It has the post war.

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Here is a beautiful original example of this prewar Lionel o gauge passenger set. This is set #266E, and it includes 0-4-0 #254E loco, 2 (two) #610 Pullman cars, #612 Observation, all in light olive with brass trim/plates, all of the original boxes, correct original set box, original track, and original rheostat. All pieces are all original with no touchup or repaint ever. The loco is beautiful, showing very little wear with only a couple small nicks. All 3 cars are excellent as well, showing light wear with a couple small nicks. The roofs of the set have a few small white paint specs, most likely from a paint splatter sometime in its life. I’m sure with a polish they could be removed. One coupler on the loco is missing. The loco retains its original wheels which have swelled and cracked. They would need to be replaced if you wanted to run the loco. All other trim is intact on the set, with some window trim being partially loose. The loco box is very nice, with all flaps and a good stamping. The car boxes are rough, with most all flaps missing, and only one end flap present. One side seam on one box is separated. The set box is nice and square with all flaps and a good end label. It has a bright clear set number stamping. There are a couple split corners on the top section and some edge tears. Includes nice original track and an original rheostat. Please examine photos as they are the best description. Nice original example of this original owner set, do not miss it! Our TCA numbers are David Laliberte 02-54086, and Anthony Santilli 17-72670. If you insist on a specific carrier, feel free to message us, and we can use that carrier. Keep in mind, if you are on the west coast or other select locations, prices will be much higher for some carriers, which you will be required to pay if you request that specific carrier. Keep in mind that boxes, material, tape, etc.

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Lionel Standard Gauge 214 Boxcar Pre-War Original Cream/Orange. Unit has some cosmetic issues otherwise great condition. Unit comes with original packaging. Please reference the photos.

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Lionel Prewar 263T Tender in Original Box. This is a Lionel Prewar 263T Tender in Original Box produced in 1936-39. The front casting was replaced because the original casting was cracked and fell apart. The new casting is darker than the tender body color. The box is solid, square, and clean with all flaps intact.

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This is an original Prewar 184 Bungalow. It is lighted and has been tested. It comes WITH a # 913 Landscaped Plot which was produced many years ago by Ron Morris. Plot size is 16″ x 9″.

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Very clean original paint. Check out the pics.

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Here is a nice original example of this prewar Lionel standard gauge accessory. Includes #184 painted enameled Bungalow in white/green with gray base and scarce original separate sale box! It is all original with no touchup or repaint ever. It is in nice condition showing light wear with some paint loss along the roof peek and some nicks throughout. All trim is intact. The original box is excellent. It is strong and square with all pieces and a great front label showing light wear. Please examine photos as they are the best description. Great example of this desirable piece, do not miss it! Our TCA numbers are David Laliberte 02-54086, and Anthony Santilli 17-72670. If you insist on a specific carrier, feel free to message us, and we can use that carrier. Keep in mind, if you are on the west coast or other select locations, prices will be much higher for some carriers, which you will be required to pay if you request that specific carrier. Keep in mind that boxes, material, tape, etc.

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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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