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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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Here is a beautiful original example of this complete prewar Lionel o gauge passenger set. This is set #294E, and it includes 2-4-2 #249E Steam Loco, matching 8-wheel #265W Lionel Lines Tender, both in gunmetal gray with nickel trim and plates, 2 (two) #607 Pullman cars, #608 Observation, all in two-tone green with nickel trim/plates, all of the original boxes, correct original set box, boxed set of connecting ties, boxed #88 Controller, and original instruction booklet. All pieces are all original with no repaint ever. The loco and tender are gorgeous, bright and clean showing very little wear with just a couple small nicks. There are a couple tiny touchups on the tender. All trim is intact on both, and when tested here the loco ran well both directions. The light did not come on. The whistle worked well in the tender. The tender has been re-wired. The cars are beautiful as well, showing light wear with a few small chips and nicks as seen. They have bright clean paint and display beautifully. All trim is intact on them. The nickel trim on this set makes it one of the more attractive sets produced by Lionel in this era! The loco box is nice and square with flaps missing on one end. It includes a nice original insert. The tender box is strong and square with one end flap missing. The 3 car boxes are excellent, unusually strong. They have all flaps intact except for a couple missing inner flaps. Very rarely do you see these boxes strong like this! The original set box is excellent as well, strong and square with all flaps intact and a great set number end label. The inner flaps have some clear tape added to the seams. Please examine photos as they are the best description. Beautiful example of this attractive and desirable set, perfect for the collector. 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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Prewar standard gauge Lionel 219 crane. White cab, red roof, light green boom. Nickel journals, aluminum plates, and black control knobs. Harder to find than the other colors especially in nice condition. This is all original including the gears, string, and hook. In nice condition, very clean. Not perfect but definitely above average. Light surface rust spot on frame and some paint chipping on boom. Wheels and roll for string all shiny and free of rust. Works as it should, I oiled gears. Check out the photos. Track is for display purposes for photos, but if you want some track let me know and I’ll include a few pieces. Listing most variations of the 219 check out my other listings.

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Nice piece with original finish. Brass is very clean. When tested, light on bottom blinks as it should, but may be a loose wire to the arms as they light up but then stay off. Will need to be looked at. (Possible loose wire only).

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