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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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Here is a Lionel 4 Vinta… This item has been graded per TCA standards (Restored/Repainted) R-3: Good based on visual appearance. The lights are inoperable. One of the bulbs 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. The overall appearance of this item may be improved with a gentle and thorough cleaning. The instruction manual is not included. The original box is not included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Restored – Good. Lionel 4 Vintage O Prewar 0-4-0 Bild-A-Loco Electric Locomotive -Repainted. Here is a Lionel 4 Vintage O Prewar 0-4-0 Bild-A-Loco Electric Locomotive -Repainted. This is one of the earliest O Gauge locomotives and the #4 is fairly elusive and not very common. Features for this locomotive include a motor, manual reverse unit, directional lights, brass trim, metal wheels and axles. 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 tested and operates as expected. The Trainz SKU for this item is 6012162. 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 STANDARD GAUGE 15 PENNSYLVANIA TINPLATE TANK CAR – OLD REPAINT. IN GOOD CONDITION, SOME PAINT CHIPPED. 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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LIONEL PREWAR STANDARD GAUGE 42 NEW YORK CENTRAL LOCOMOTIVE OLIVE WITH RED TRIM RESTORED/REPAINTED? – WORKS EXCELLENT WITH LIGHT ON. THE ENGINE IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, MINOR PAINT WEAR, DINGS. 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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The Lionel Prewar 613 Two Tone Blue passenger car is a vintage model replica of a Pullman car, featuring a unique color scheme of light and dark blue tones. Made of tin and operating on a three-rail system, this O gauge train car is a sought-after collectible for enthusiasts of model railroads and trains. With a scale of 1:48, this passenger car was manufactured in the United States by Lionel, a well-known brand in the toy and hobby industry. KNUCKLE COUPLERS WERE ADDED WITHOUT ANY DESTRUCTION OF THE CAR. IT HAS BEEN REPAINTED INTO TWO TONE BLUE 613 PULLMAN CAR.

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SOLID MOTOR, NEW DRIVE WHEELS X 4 PAINTED TWO TONE BLUE.

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The Lionel prewar 263E steam locomotive and 263W tender in blue-on-blue color are part of the Three-Rail System O Gauge model train collection. This pre-built set features a 2-4-2 wheel configuration with an analog control system, making it ready to go for model railroad enthusiasts. The tender does not have a whistle feature but is still a notable addition to this vintage-inspired locomotive set.

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This item has been graded per TCA standards C-5: Good based on visual appearance. Both models have been repainted. There are a few spots of streaking and texture in the paint. There are spots of paint loss and discoloration throughout both. Some of the trim pieces are discolored or show tarnish. The wheels & pickups show wear and light rust residue from previous runs. This item has been inspected by our repair shop. Please see the attached picture for inspection details and additional operation information. The powered unit is missing the front coupler. The motor struggles to move and the reversing switch must be pushed all the way in one direction or another for the motors to activate. Lionel 402 Vintage Standard Gauge Prewar Tinplate Passenger Set (Repainted). Here is a Lionel 402 Vintage Standard Gauge Prewar Tinplate Passenger Set (Repainted). Features include tin-plate construction, tin-plate trucks with metal journals, latch like couplers, metal wheel s& axles, illumination and a motor. Bench tested good in Conventional. The overall appearance of these items may be improved with a gentle and thorough cleaning. The instruction manual is not included. The original box is not included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Good. 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 5610620. Trainz Product Id: 12103555. 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 Standard Gauge Tinplate Two Tone Blue 390E Locomotive Repainted. 390-E STEAM LOCOMOTIVE AND TENDER IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. EARLY REPAINT ON BOTH ENGINE AND TENDER. HAS BEEN TESTED AND RUNS FINE. IT HAS FORWARD AND REVERSE WITH HEADLIGHT. PLEASE SEE PHOTOS FOR OVERALL CONDITION (SEE PHOTOS). Please see YouTube video link below for locomotive in action. SEE PHOTO FOR ITEM AND CONDITION. GREAT FOR THE AMERICAN FLYER AND LIONEL STANDARD SCALE TRAIN. ITEM DESCRIPTION: I do my best to accurately describe and picture each item. The pictures are part of the item description, so please view them…

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You are looking at 4 – 21 long railroad cars. The orange stickers state “refinished tinplate”. The small letters in the center of the sticker state Train Collectors ________. Can’t figure out what it states. I did not redo these cars. I did not clean the top off as was in a display. All the windows and doors are there. The brass on the last car must have been refinished. One picture of the bottom next to the wheels shows pitting. The lights are there. The seats are all in. I do not have any boxes. I looked for issues. There are some spots on the roof that are the size of the sharpened tip of the pencil. It will look better after the top gets a proper clean. The pictures should show details and condition.

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