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Best Box I’ve seen with Insert! All flaps with no repairs (time capsule piece)! Switches are black not green! Get it while you see it! Switches are in great condition with original wiring. I do not want to keep removing from box.

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Item: Lionel Prewar Locomotive. If no photo of a box there is No Box. Description: Lionel PREWAR 226E & 2226W Diecast Tender. Good condition diecast boiler. Tender shell slightly warped. Still looks and fits OK. Very little corrosion or oxidation but VERY high mileage loco. Runs OK but sometimes a slight squeal. Like all large, heavy diecast steam engines of this era, it is designed to run on higher voltages from larger transformers. Rebuilt e-unit, replaced drum. WRONG FRONT PILOT CASTING Replacement does not fit well. Boiler face doesn’t clip closed. Chunk out of trailing truck wheel. Whistle motor cleaned, sounds OK but has rattle. Tender MISSING front steps. One hand rail stanchion broken. Please examine photos carefully. Photos: These are photos of the actual item unless noted on the photo. I’ve tried to show the condition as best I could in the photographs, however the photos can’t cover every square inch in magnified detail. Please examine the photos carefully. Not all items can efficiently packed together due to size and/or shape. Feedback: We appreciate your leaving Feedback and we will do the same for you. Due to sales volume we leave Feedback about every one to two weeks. We will usually respond within 24 Hours.

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Lionel prewar #1666E in gunmetal finish. Runs well in both directions.

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The Lionel Prewar Standard Gauge Tinplate No. 8 Red Electric Engine is a vintage model train engine known for its collectible value and classic design. Manufactured by Lionel, this AC-powered electric locomotive features a striking red color and is made of tinplate material. With a grade of C-6 Very Good, this model is sought after by collectors and hobbyists for its authenticity and nostalgia. Perfect for model railroad enthusiasts looking to add a piece of history to their collection, this Lionel engine is a timeless classic that captures the charm of early 20th-century train technology.

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Part of an original horde of brand-new parts bought at famed Madison Hardware in NYC years ago. This is a Prewar Lionel Jr shell 1681 complete with boiler front with trim.

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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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This item has been graded per TCA standards C-5: Good based on visual appearance. The locomotive, cars, and vestibule pieces have very thick spots of rusting that have eaten away some spots of the original finish. The locomotive, cars, and vestibules each show heavy rusting and paint loss throughout the shell and chassis. The locomotive, cars, and vestibules show heavy scratches and spots of paint loss throughout various sections of the shell and chassis. The locomotive, cars, and vestibules show heavy rust throughout various sections of the chassis and trucks. The instruction manual is not included. The original box is not included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Lionel 752E Vintage O Prewar Union Pacific M10000 Streamliner Set. This is the famous Lionel Union Pacific M10000 Streamliner Set from the 1930s. When introduced in 1934, this set broke new ground for Lionel. It was the first model of a diesel-powered train Lionel ever produced, and it was scale length. The set’s extreme length means that it will only run on curves 72 inches in diameter or larger. The set includes a powered unit and non-powered trailing cars. A great addition to any Lionel collection. The locomotive features metal construction, a motor, an operating headlight, an operating whistle, and metal wheels. The non-powered cars features metal construction, interior illumination, and metal wheels. Overall condition is Good. It is either untested or was confirmed as non-functional. Signs of play wear, scratches, minor paint loss. Small dents, minor rust. Evidence of heavy use. 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. The Trainz SKU for this item is 6235816. Trainz Product Id: 11401881. 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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LIONEL Prewar O Gauge 254 Locomotive Engine Green Vintage Color. Tested and does not run.

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