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Antique Lionel craft number 44 toy speedboat clockwork mechanism winds up, but does not work one side has a little bit more patina than the other boat or toy has not been cleaned or polished at all. Any questions feel free to ask me.

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Please see picture(s) for details. Condition may vary due to age and wear. These were originally included with the Lionel 165 Gantry Crane from but always seemed to end up getting lost or thrown away. These have some light surface rust from age. Blanks may vary in shape and size. Category 2: O Prewar Parts. We are unable to provide parts lookup service or fitment assistance. Trainz Product Id: 12341847. Lionel 165-83 Prewar Gantry Crane Steel Blanks with Bag. Trainz does not provide grading for 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 part is in workable condition. The Trainz SKU for this item is P12341847. 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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Original Rare Prewar Steel Blanks for Gantry Crane. No 165-83 bag in New Condition with Serif Font (Prewar not Post). Very Very Hard to Find!

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– More pictures available in the image gallery at the top of the page. This is a rare bird. This is a 1938 prewar Red Marx Bus. The bus is in great original condition over all. The bus has wooden wheels, they are in good condition as well. This can be seen in the photos. The dimensions are (approximately) 3.825″ L x 1.25″ W x 1.75 H. Please see detailed photos for condition. ? Looking for more photos? Scroll up to view the full image gallery above this description!

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Please see picture(s) for details. Condition may vary due to age and wear. These were originally included with the Lionel 165 Gantry Crane from but always seemed to end up getting lost or thrown away. These have some light surface rust from age. Blanks may vary in shape and size. Category 2: O Prewar Parts. We are unable to provide parts lookup service or fitment assistance. Trainz Product Id: 12341847. Lionel 165-83 Prewar Gantry Crane Steel Blanks with Bag. Trainz does not provide grading for 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 part is in workable condition. The Trainz SKU for this item is P12341847. 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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An early standard gauge Lionel train engine. In overall fair condition with some wear and finish loss. Looks to be largely complete, the front light bulb is a replacement. One wire has melted and the insulation is stuck to the outside. This is untested by us and offered as is for parts or restoration. Finish looks to be original. Expect minor evidence of use or imperfections, dings etc. We take many photos of our items to assist with the description. Please use the photos to help judge content and condition. We have been giving quality service to the on-line collector community for over 19 years. Please inspect your item, and notify us of a return within 3 days of receiving it. Powered by SixBit’s eCommerce Solution.

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78 Standard / Wide Gauge Automatic Train Control Signal Light Set of 3 (2 Red, 1 Orange). Made in the USA. NOTE: ABOSLUTELY NO CIGARETTE USAGE, BUT COULD HAVE THE FAINT SCENT OF FIREPLACE DURING THE COLDEST MONTHS. See Photos for Additional Details & Condition. Thank you for Supporting Small Business. I test and quality check items I sell to make sure my listings are as accurate as possible. I work hard to ensure the information in my listings is as accurate as possible. I know how important photos are to buyers so please review them, as I believe they are a crucial component to the condition of an item. I over pack items to ensure they arrive in the condition buyers expect. I respect and follow e-bay’s online business policies. I will offer local pick-up for my items, so please message me if you are local. Payments for local pick-up must be made through e-bay. If you are unable to pay for an item, please message me and ask me to cancel your order. I try to answer all inquiries from buyers.

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Standard Gauge Lionel 384T Tender, Steel. Tender and box only. Beautiful 5/6 sides, one side needs restoration as the paint has degraded. Comes as shown with original box. 384 Loco With original box is listed separately.

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Standard Gauge Lionel 384T Tender, Steel. Tender and box only. Beautiful 5/6 sides, one side needs restoration as the paint has degraded. Comes as shown with original box. 384 Loco With original box is listed separately.

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