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LOCOMOTIVE RUNS WELL, AND IS IN ALL ORIGINAL EXCELLENT-PLUS CONDITION, CARS ARE EXCELLENT TO EXCELLENT-PLUS CONDITION, WITH SOME MINOR DECAL LOSS. THERE ARE BOXES FOR THE SET, HOWEVER THEY ARE TATTERED.

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This is a pre-war Lionel O27 train set consisting of a black 1668 engine and matching (non-whistle) tender along with two tin-plate cars, a 1680 Shell tanker and a 1679 Baby Ruth box car plus a 1682 Lionel Lines caboose. Set is in very presentable condition and the engine has been bench tested and works well. Set also comes with original boxes (see photo) which are in fair condition (some tears, missing end flaps) that’s to be expected over the years.

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Included is a 266W whistling tender with 1679 Baby Ruth boxcar 1680 Sunoco tank car 1682 Lionel Lines caboose Runs perfectly.

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LIONEL PREWAR O GAUGE #154 NEW YORK CENTRAL LINES ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE & THREE MATCHING CARS 603, 603, 604 – RESTORED. Loco tested and works good & headlight work, all three cars complete and lighted. All locomotives, tenders, whistles, operating accessories, operating cars and mechanical parts must be serviced & lubricated before use. Look the photos to see the condition and exactly what you are purchasing. Here is very nice loco set. Would be a great addition to your collection! Please be aware that it is being offered “AS IS”. Look my store for more items. Message me with any questions. Thank you for looking. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Railroads & Trains\Locomotives”. The seller is “dkers1″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Non-Domestic Product: No
• Power Type: AC
• Assembly Status: Ready to Go/Pre-built
• Color: Maroon
• Material: Tin, Metal
• MPN: 154, 603, 603, 604
• Grade: C-7 Excellent
• Control System: Analog
• Age Level: 8 Years & Up
• Vintage: Yes
• Gauge: O
• Brand: Lionel
• Type: Electric Locomotive
• Rail System: Three-Rail System
• Features: Light Function, Painted
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Vintage (Y/N): Yes

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Lionel #248 electric loco, and three #629, # 630 observation car. Set in very good condition, Loco running forward and back with lightOn. Please use my pictures as a part of description. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Railroads & Trains\Locomotives”. The seller is “belmik1951″ 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, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, 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, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, 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, Uruguay.

• Brand: Lionel
• Type: Electric Locomotive
• Color: Red
• MPN: 248
• Grade: C-6 Very Good
• Gauge: O

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The locomotive runs fast with a vibrant whistle. The pair also come with three Lionel tin plate O gauge cars: LL2677 Gondola, TLC 2654 Shell Tank Car, and a LL 2682 Caboose. The set runs very well and strong together. The Lionel 224e & tender with the cars can be seen running on YouTube at. This is a very nice train. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Railroads & Trains\Locomotives”. The seller is “russelld83″ 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, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, 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, Croatia, Republic of, 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, Uruguay.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Custom Bundle: Yes
• Control System: Analog
• Type: Steam Locomotive
• Rail System: Three-Rail System
• Color: Black
• Vintage: Yes
• Power Type: AC
• Gauge: O
• Corporate Roadname: Lionel Lines
• Brand: Lionel
• UPC: Dose not apply

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I did some research on this set and determined that this set is a rather difficult set to locate as it has three 2623 Manhattan passenger cars. This set comes with a 225 locomotive, a a 2235 W tender as well as the three 2623 Manhattan passenger cars previously mentioned. This set is in nice original condition. Overall, this is a nice desirable prewar Lionel set that was manufactured in 1941 I have not tested the locomotive but it is very clean and in fact is in remarkable condition. The cars are also in nice condition also. There are some minor chips and scratches on the passenger cars but they do not detract. This set is higher grade and it would look great running on a layout or on display. I have priced the set fairly and might consider reasonable offers. However, if you offer a low ball price, I will not respond. Of course there is a story that goes along with the set. My grandfather had an enormous train collection. He had many pre war Lionel, American Flyer, and Ives boxed sets. I remember as a boy that my grandfather would have a set running around the Christmas tree and that he had an English Setter named Nicknack who would bark and try to chase the train around the tree. On one occasion, somehow Nicknack got to close to the tree and knocked it over. Instead of becoming angry, my grandfather sat down on the floor and called for Nicknack to come to him. Nicknack was scared but my grandfather held him and told him several times that it was ok. My grandfather continued to soothe Nicknack and shortly thereafter the tree was standing upright, the train was running, and Nicknack was barking at the train. Sadly, Nicknack became ill and I remember Nicknack passing away while my grandfather was holding Nicknack in his arms. This was the only time that I saw my grandfather cry and he never ran the train around the Christmas tree again. I have a close connection to Nicknack. I have an English Setter and his name is Philip. Philip is the great, great, great, great grandson of Nicknack. To me, in a way, dogs and old trains just seem to go together. Study the pictures as this is exactly what you will receive. Additional pictures will be loaded ASAP. PHILIP AS A PUPPY. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Railroads & Trains\Other Railroads & Trains”. The seller is “gti2″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Brand: Lionel
• Assembly Status: Ready to Go/Pre-built
• Custom Bundle: No
• Color: Black
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Gauge: O

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Three Prewar Manhattan Cars. The 2623 Cars were made for one year only in 1941 and were the predecessor too the far more common and much in demand post war Madison Cars. The cars came numbered as 2623 Manhattan and 2623 Irvington and were cataloged in three premium sets. They came with 225E, 226E and of course the 763E locomotives. These cars are painted Tuscan Red over Bakelite body with heat stamped lettering. And have 6 wheel trucks and type III box couplers. 2623 Manhattan Passenger Car with rough box. The condition of the 1. 2623 Manhattan Car is VG Condition. All original steps in place. Oxidation on the vestibule casting and metal. The 2623 Irvington Scarce! Is in Fair- good condition. Has two intact steps, one repaired and is missing one step. There is paint lost on the Bakelite (common problem on these cars) as shown in. There is oxidation on the metal vestibule ends and on the wheels. The IRVINGTON car is very scarce as it was known to come in only one of the three sets available. The second 2623 Manhattan is in poor shape. Only one step remains, a couple assembly is missing and there is paint loss on the roof from a scratch. The coupler assembly can be found from time to time online and trucks are commonly available. But you can run the entire set with the rear coupler missing of course. The paint matches on all three of these cars very close. They came out of the same set from an estate. Unfortunately, all the trains in this estate were subject to. Wet basement for years. The 2623 Manhattan/Irvington Passenger Cars are among the most sought after and in demand prewar passenger cars. Getting a set, even in this condition is a feather in a pre-war collection. I have not tried to remove any of the visible oxidation but have found that with some mild cleaning this zinc oxidation can sometimes be removed. I have many other pictures available if you are interested. All of my items are subject to prior sale without notice at shows and other online venues. Grading is based on appearance only per the TCA guidelines. 30 Year TCA member. The item “Three Lionel 2623 Pre-War Passenger Cars Manhattan Irvington” is in sale since Sunday, January 3, 2021. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\O Scale\Other O Scale”. The seller is “seawolf21″ and is located in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Type: Passenger Car
• Year: 1941
• MPN: Does Not Apply
• Brand: Lionel

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Awesome Pre-War Standard Gauge Three [3] Car Stephen Girard Passenger Car Set. This set of (3) cars includes the No. 424 “Liberty Bell” Pullman, a No. 425 “Stephen Girard” Pullman, and a No. 426 “Coral Isle” Observation Car. There are rubs and small scratches, but these are Beautiful cars for their age. Also includes Nice Solid Lionel 424 APPLE Box ; 425 APPLE Box ; and a 426 APPLE Box. All boxes are open on one end only. All flaps are present. Priority Insured and packaged well. The item “Pre-War Standard Gauge Three 3 Car Stephen Girard Passenger Car Set with OB’s” is in sale since Monday, August 31, 2020. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Standard Scale\Passenger Cars”. The seller is “dottcom01″ and is located in Midwest. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Vintage (Y/N): Yes
• Material: Metal
• Year: 1930’s
• Non-Domestic Product: No
• Color: 2 Tone Green
• MPN: 424 ; 425 ; 426
• Brand: Lionel

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Prewar Lionel 1935 Blue Comet. This has been fully restored by the late ROBERT MOLER (TCA TTOS LCCA) using original and custom parts. Will need touch up in some spots but only for cosmetic purposes. Tender needs the bolsters for metal railing to be reshapen. The item “Prewar Lionel c. 1935 Blue Comet 400e With Three Pass. Cars. Standard Gauge READ” is in sale since Tuesday, June 9, 2020. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Standard Scale\Locomotives”. The seller is “scalerailbuff” and is located in Brooklyn, New York. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Brand: Lionel
• Year: 1935
• Color: Blue

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