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Lionel 220 Floodlight Car Terra Cotta Brass Prewar Standard Gauge. This Lionel Collectible train set is in excellent operating condition. All items will be package properly to eliminate any possible damage. Remember COMMUNICATION is IMPORTANT to keep everyone HAPPY!! We do have a large collection of Trains and accessories we also have a very large diecast car collection that includes 1/64, 1/9, 1/16, 1/18, 1/24, 1/32 scale Nascar, NHRA, Indy car, Street Stock and Street racing. Brands include Action, Motorsport Authentics, Team Caliber, Brookfield, Revell, Acme / GMP, Milestone and Hot Wheels. THANK YOU for TAKING the TIME to LOOK at OUR COLLECTION!!!

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Set of 3 enameled metal 8.75 cars, pullmans and observation, were made mid 1930’s for a Quackenbush Hardware store special set. Cars would go with your 261E or 262E loco, are original terra cotta with cream inserts, stamped lettering, maroon roofs. They are illuminated, have copper journals on spring-embossed trucks, truck clips are 1934 and later type. They have latch couplers, clear window plastic and are illuminated. Original finish has wear, mainly roofs and edges/corners, lettering is mostly readable, a few wear spots. Rare and attractive set of cars, can be quite hard to find. All Items, including N. (new-old-stock), are graded and represented as vintage collectibles. Operational ability and characteristics or completeness of vintage motors, mechanisms, wiring, bulbs etc are not guaranteed. We do not guarantee coupler operation. We try to note any obvious missing parts, defects or restorations in the description. Results are from simple bench-testing to help determine if mechanism is intact. Digital photography may distort image. The item is straight unless noted otherwise in the listing. WHEN PURCHASING MULTIPLE ITEMS, PLEASE PLACE ALL ITEMS IN SHOPPING CART. Due to size, weight or shape, not all items can be combined. No one is perfect, so please communicate and allow us an attempt to resolve any issues within our policy prior to leaving feedback.

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Lionel Standard Gauge Prewar #220 Terra Cotta Searchlight Car with Brass Trim. Item in good condition. Has some scratches and rust. Please keep in mind that items listed as “used” have not been tested and may not be in working condition unless stated otherwise, and that parts may be damaged or missing. Carefully inspect the photos for what is included in the listing and the condition. What you see in the photos is what you will get. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Your order will be packaged with care to ensure safe arrival.

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LIONEL ORIGINAL PRE-WAR 600 ROOFS ONLY POSSIBLY 613 (COULD BE OTHER SERIES) IN BROWN/TERRA COTTA/TUSCAN – NOS – THESE ARE NEW AND WERE FOUND WRAPPED IN THIS PAPER ONE UPON ANOTHER – HAS CENTER CATWALK W/TWO ROOF RIBS – MEASURES APPROXIMATELY 6 1/4 X 2.

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Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

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Enameled metal center cab electric on 8 frame is original terra cotta with cream bottom stripe and brass trim on black frame with nickel journals. Loco made about 1933, has an E-unit reverser that looks factory, though I did not disassemble to inspect. It has solid original wheels and headlight, shows some wear, mainly edges, does not have E stamped on door. Couplers have corrosion, front one is missing latch, has some rewiring. Possibly the E-unit has been added to this loco. All Items, including N. (new-old-stock), are graded and represented as vintage collectibles. Operational ability and characteristics or completeness of vintage motors, mechanisms, wiring, bulbs etc are not guaranteed. We do not guarantee coupler operation. We try to note any obvious missing parts, defects or restorations in the description. Results are from simple bench-testing to help determine if mechanism is intact. Digital photography may distort image. The item is straight unless noted otherwise in the listing. WHEN PURCHASING MULTIPLE ITEMS, PLEASE PLACE ALL ITEMS IN SHOPPING CART. Due to size, weight or shape, not all items can be combined. No one is perfect, so please communicate and allow us an attempt to resolve any issues within our policy prior to leaving feedback. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Railroads & Trains\Locomotives”. The seller is “jdpltd” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Poland, Ireland, Netherlands, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Iceland, Macedonia, Belgium, Liechtenstein, Italy, Switzerland, Republic of Croatia, Portugal, Malta, Cyprus, Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Norway, Greece, Montenegro, United Kingdom, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, France, Denmark, Vatican City State, San Marino, Spain, Estonia, Albania, Monaco, Moldova, Gibraltar, Andorra, Romania, Serbia, Lithuania, Finland, Luxembourg, Germany, Latvia.

• Brand: Lionel
• Power Type: AC
• Type: Electric Locomotive
• Rail System: Three-Rail System
• Color: Terra Cotta
• Material: Metal
• MPN: 252E
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Gauge: O
• Vintage: Yes

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This is a classic prewar Lionel engine- the #254 Boxcab Electric. Produced in 1930, it features a reversing lever on the side. The engine HAS been tested and runs fine in both directions. Both roof headlights work. All the trim is intact. NO rust or damage. Wheels and gears all good. Comes with 2 prewar TERRA COTTA coaches. All the trim on the coaches is good. Some paint loss-especially on roof, but No rust or damage. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Railroads & Trains\Locomotives”. The seller is “salestuff67-3″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Republic of Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion.

• Power Type: AC
• Color: Green
• Wheel Configuration: 0-4-0
• Material: Tinplate
• MPN: 254
• Scale: 1:48
• Year Manufactured: 1930
• Grade: C-6 Very Good
• Control System: Analog
• Vintage: Yes
• Gauge: O
• Brand: Lionel
• Type: Electric Locomotive
• Rail System: Three-Rail System

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LIONEL PREWAR TERRA COTTA #294 PASSENGER SET W/252 LOCO & 529,529,530 CARS O GA. Set is in very good working condition. Bench Tested loco works fine front, revers, lights. Don’t miss out on this great addition for any collection. Be sure to look carefully at all of my photographs as they are part of the description too. Look my store for more items. Message with any questions. Thank you for looking. The item “LIONEL PREWAR TERRA COTTA #294 PASSENGER SET With252 LOCO & 529,529,530 CARS O GA” is in sale since Thursday, November 4, 2021. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Railroads & Trains\Locomotives”. The seller is “dkers1″ and is located in Zephyrhills, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Power Type: AC
• Color: Terra Cotta
• State of Assembly: Ready to Go/Pre-built
• Material: Tin, metal
• Scale: O
• Grade: C-6 Very Good
• MPN: 252,529,530
• Control System: Analog
• Gender: Boys & Girls
• Gauge: O
• Brand: Lionel
• Type: Electric Locomotive
• Rail System: Three-Rail System
• Features: Light Function
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Grading: C-6 Very Good
• Train Operating Company: Lionel electric trains
• Vintage (Y/N): Yes

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Item for sale is a refinished 1937 Lionel O-Gauge Pullman car, #613, in terra cotta paint scheme. Car has been meticulously refinished and is in excellent condition inside and out with some minor paint loss mainly near couplings. Please see all pictures for complete details. Note: I’ve dated the car at 1937 based on information I found indicating this was from the 1937 Lionel catalog. The item “PreWar 1937 Lionel Pullman Car 613 Terra Cotta O Gauge TCA Refinished” is in sale since Saturday, May 29, 2021. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\O Scale\Passenger Cars”. The seller is “lukastreasuretrove” and is located in Chevy Chase, Maryland. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Year: 1937
• Color: Terra Cotta
• MPN: Does Not Apply
• Brand: Lionel

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