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Prewar Lionel #1668 2-6-2 Torpedo Steam Locomotive + #1689 Diecast Tender! Original box for Locomotive is included, but has wear and missing flaps. Electronics of train are not Tested, but appear to be in good shape. We have no way to identify whether this item is complete or in its original state. Please view all the listing photos yourselves to determine the overall state and condition of this item. Please make sure you understand this before purchasing. If you have any questions please feel free to message us directly, and we will get back to you as quickly as pos.

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S – 2 / R – 6. Lionel Prewar Catalog – SET. Lionel Prewar 1684 Steam Engine and Coal tender 1689T SET with 3 Lionel blue Metal Passenger Cars. CONDITION IS EVERY THINK : You can see the Cars have a couple paint Problems on the roofs, but also the Cars is in excellent Technical Condition. Al in one, I think this Set is still in very good to excellent condition for the age of 85 Years. The Set runs very nice together, great working Lionel Train set, hard to get, in good condition, please look at the pictures and the Video. Position includes: Lionel 1684 Steam Engine 2-6-2 (1941/42) condition excellent with light. Lionel 1689T Metal Coal Tender (1938/42) condition excellent 8 wheels no Sound. Lionel 1630 Pullman Passenger Car (1938 – 42). Excellent condition no lights. Lionel 1630 Pullman Passenger Car (1938 – 42) excellent condition. Lionel 1631 Observation Passenger Car (1938 – 42). The 3 Prewar Passenger Cars is from the 1938 – 42, every single Car is in Technically great shape and fin working Condition, the roof from the cars have little screech paint Problems, no really bad. 1 of the Pullmans 1630 Passenger Cars is missing on 2 couplers the caps. The Cars is running great together and no worries abut the missing caps. It is very hard to find these 3 Cars in Perfect Paint shape, otherwise the Set runs great together with the Steam Engine Set, and it is a, must have, a great Addition to every great Prewar collection. I give the Set a full service and replace a couple defect parts over the Years with Original Lionel parts. This set is in excellent. Perfect to play with so let them run!! LENGTH : The train length is 49 inches. Materiel : / Metal , 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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Engine runs but could stand some maintenance and cleaning. Tender is in very nice condition.

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The Lionel 226E Prewar O Gauge 2-6-4 Steam Locomotive 265W Whistle Tender is a vintage replica of a steam locomotive from the 1930s, made of pressed steel, tin, and steel diecast materials. This black locomotive features an analog control system and operates on a three-rail system. It is a ready-to-go pre-built model suitable for collectors and hobbyists interested in model railroads and trains. With its whistle tender and transportation theme, this Lionel locomotive is a classic piece of American railroad history.

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This item has been graded per TCA standards C-7: Excellent based on visual appearance. This item functioned when tested however a clicking noise could be heard while this item was being run. There are light nicks and scratches on the surface of the shell and chassis. There are spots of paint loss and discoloration across the surface of the locomotive and tender. There is some discoloration on this item’s metal name plates. 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 Excellent. Trainz Product Id: 11397822. Lionel 260E Vintage O Prewar 2-4-2 Tinplate Steam Locomotive w/ 260T Tender EX. Here is a Lionel 260E Vintage O Prewar 2-4-2 Tinplate Steam Locomotive w/ 260T Tender from 1930-34. The engine is complete with all of the copper domes, railing and piping, full compliment of clean driver hardware, headlight, red firebox glow light and brass plates. It has a 3-position E-unit. The tender comes complete with black Type V stamped metal trucks and a latch coupler. Please see my pictures for additional features. All original: minute scratches and paint nicks; no rust or missing parts; no distortion of parts. 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 6012202. 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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Excellent this is in almost perfect condition may have been restored.

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PREWAR LIONEL #259E O GAUGE 2-4-2 STEAM LOCO AND TENDER.

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Lionel PreWar 027 1666E Gun Metal 2-6-2 Steam Locomotive. “Customers that communicate are highly valued”. Minor scratches and paint nicks, minor spots of surface rust, free of dents. May have minor parts replaced. I have tried to describe an. Please expand the photos to get a very detailed look at the item, these are the exact cars that you will receive. Please note that I do no cleaning or repairs and leave that to the hobbyists. Most all used items will be in need of some work and tend to be dusty and even dirty from sitting in storage. These are mostly older aged items, there will be flaws unless noted. I’m happy to research any questions or send additional photos as needed. To avoid either of us having a negative experience, please inspect your item on receipt, and contact me immediately if you are not satisfied so the situation can be remedied. I want my customers to be happy. Be sure to add me to your favorites list!

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Lionel Prewar 2-4-2 Gunmetal Gray Torpedo Steam Locomotive 1688 w/ Tender Tested. The engine runs well in both directions and is quite the speed demon around the track! Both units show wear consistent with age and use. There are a number of small marks on the roof of the engine, and the tender roof has a few rust spots. It’s possible there are other cosmetic issues… Please review the photos closely. Please review the photos carefully. What you see in the photos is exactly what you will receive. Available for domestic orders within the U. Our founder, Harrison Shamberg, has been passionate about collecting his entire life. After a series of surgeries forced him to find a way to supplement his income, he turned that passion into a business and the rest is history! Everything we do, we do for collectors! We specialize in all types of collectibles, mostly scale model? Diecast, model kits, trains, figurines, etc. Have a collection to sell?

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