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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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However it has a slight wobble while running and gear noise. I think the wheels need reset. It ran great on my layout. Very nice as seen in pics.

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Blue Ives #10 Locomotive with all original paint in VG+ Condition. Locomotives has been rewheeled and powers up nicely on tracks but hesitates to move. Tough original box included. Please see all photos for best description.

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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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Lionel prewar Blue Comet 600 601 602 passenger cars in two tone blue Original. 3 passenger car set. The trains have some rust on it please refer to the photos. Car 602 I believe is missing a door please see the photos shown in the listing.

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The Lionel Pre War Standard Gauge 213 Stock Car is a vintage model train car made in the United States. With its classic three-rail system and Lionel Standard Gauge, this train car is a perfect addition for collectors and hobbyists looking to enhance their model railroad setup with a piece of history.

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LIONEL #257 Steam Locomotive, Early 1930’s Vintage, Prewar Original Untested. Please see the pictures for further description and feel free contact me with any questions. Estate find, has not been played or tested.

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