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Vintage Lionel 259E Steam Locomotive Train Set Lot 8 Pcs Metal Pre-War O Gauge. Untested see all photos. All have Areas of rust. Wheels turn on all including locomotive. List of what’s included. 259e engine and tender. 831 flat car with log poles. 902 Gondola has a broken coupler.

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LIONEL PREWAR 250E HIAWATHA STREAMLINED STEAM LOCOMOTIVE + MATCHING TENDER. MILWAUKEE ROAD. ORIGINAL PREWAR PAINT. HIGH C6 VERY GOOD. Authentic Lionel Prewar 250E Hiawatha + matching tender, late-1930s production. Original paint confirmed – no touch-ups, no overspray, no modern enamel. Streamlined Art-Deco shell remains straight: no dents, no warping, no crushed skirts. Strong, clean “Hiawatha” lettering on both locomotive and tender. Front emblem intact – a key collector premium. Top surfaces retain uniform prewar patina with honest edge wear. Underside clean: no rust bloom, no corrosion, normal wheel wear. Tender matches locomotive in tone, patina, and grade (true set integrity). LOCOMOTIVE: C6 Very Good (high C6). TENDER: C6 Very Good. Honest prewar wear: small chips, rubs, and age patina consistent with original finish. Structurally excellent – no distortion, no frame issues, no shell deformation. GAUGE: O-Gauge (Prewar). ERA: Late 1930s. WHEEL ARRANGEMENT: 4-4-2 Atlantic (streamlined). POWER: Analog AC transformer control. REVERSING: Mechanical E-unit. CONSTRUCTION: Tinplate + die-cast components. ROADNAME: Milwaukee Road “Hiawatha”. No repainting, no modern restoration – original surfaces preserved. Prewar Hiawatha pieces with straight shells and original paint are increasingly scarce. Strong display presence with matching tender – ideal for prewar-focused collections. Collector-owned, smoke-free storage. RelixHobby Exclusive: Zero-movement packaging standardT? Please view all of the photos, please message me with questions or concerns; what you see in the photos, is exactly the item you will receive. Thank you for your understanding.

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S – 3 / R – 6 L. The Steam Engine is running only forward and coming with light, no smoke, the 1060T Coal Tender have no Sound , made in USA , ruins great on O-27 / O Gauge, sorry no Original Boxes. Please Notice the Steam Engine shell has a little corner missing on there roof, (look the picture). Position includes:Lionel Postwar 1060 Steam Engine 2-4-2 (1960-62) no light no smoke, Condition excellent. Lionel Postwar 1060T Tender (1960) no Sound Motor, condition excellent. Lionel Postwar 3409 Helicopter Flat Car w. Load Helicopter is reproduction not Original excellent. Lionel Postwar 6076 Lehigh Valley Hopper Car, excellent condition. Lionel Postwar 6067 Caboose undecoratat, no light and chimney , excellent condition. This set is in. Perfect to play with so let them run!! LENGTH : The train length is 43 inches. Materiel : Tin / Metal / Plastic /. No rust on metal parts, please take a good look at the. Pictures as they are a major part of the description, sorry no.

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249E Steam Locomotive and No. This pair was produced just prior to WWII from 1936 – 1939. The locomotive & Tender seem to be original and it shows some wear. The color is Gunmetal. There is a little light surface rust mainly around the trucks. It is also missing one of the tender’s back grab rails. The locomotive runs very well. With a lot of power. It easily pulls a five car prewar 800 series train. You can see this nice pair pull that full train on YouTube. They come in Custom Label Lionel Boxes.

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Lionel O Gauge Postwar Train Set Lot 2020 Steam Loco, Cars, Track, Accessories.

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Used vintage prewar condition. Tested – runs forward and reverse. Locomotive has been repainted. Locomotive and tender do not have identifying exterior number plates/markings. Shows age-related wear, marks, and paint wear. Vintage model may benefit from routine cleaning and light lubrication. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition. Type: steam locomotive with tender. Wheel configuration: 0-4-0. Please check all photos carefully for condition and details. If you have any questions or would like additional photos, please feel free to send a message.

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Lionel O Gauge 258 Prewar Tin Plate Steam Loco & Tender Tested Runs. Tested and runs well forwards and reverse. As with many vintage model trains, it may benefit from cleaning, lubrication, or some general maintenance.

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Prewar Lionel 1689E Steam Passenger Train Set w/ Sound Tender & Passenger Cars – Tested. Offered for sale is a beautiful all-original prewar Lionel passenger train set from the late 1930s featuring the classic Lionel 1689E steam locomotive, matching whistle/sound tender, and three matching passenger cars. This vintage set has been fully tested and operates great, making it an excellent addition to any prewar Lionel collection or operating layout. The set remains in nice original condition with attractive paint, lettering, and details throughout. The locomotive runs smoothly, and the matching sound tender functions as intended. A wonderful example of one of Lionel’s most popular prewar passenger sets. Lionel 1689E Steam Locomotive. Matching Lionel Sound/Whistle Tender. (2) Lionel 1692 Passenger Coaches. (1) Lionel 1693 Observation Car. Fully tested and operates great. Locomotive runs smoothly in forward and reverse. Sound tender operates properly. Headlight functions as intended. Passenger cars are in nice original condition. Attractive paint and graphics throughout. Normal signs of age and use consistent with an 80+ year-old train set. No major damage or restoration noted. Please review all photos carefully for complete condition details. This is a fantastic opportunity to own a genuine prewar Lionel passenger train set featuring the sought-after 1689E locomotive and matching passenger consist. Whether displayed in a collection or operated on a layout, this classic Lionel set represents the golden age of toy trains.

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LIONEL #238 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE: 4-4-2 BLACK CAST IRON LOCO WITH #265W 8 WHEEL TENDER. WHISTLE WORKS, UNCATALOGED BLACK TRUCK RIMS. PICTURES TELL IT ALL IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT ME. PLEASE KEEP WATCHING WE’LL KEEP LISTING.

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