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This item has been graded per TCA standards C-5: Good based on visual appearance. There are heavy nicks, scratches, and signs of surface rust present on items included. Additionally, paint shows heavy signs of wear, chipping, and speckles of discoloration from aging. Some items are color bleached and shades of blue do not match anymore. Window liners are original and are foggy, yellowed, and brittle. This item has been inspected by our repair shop. Please see the attached picture for inspection details and additional operation information. The instruction manuals and original boxes are not included with these items. Check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Good. Lionel 265 Vintage O Prewar Blue Streak Set w/ 617 618 619. Here is a Lionel 265 Vintage O Prewar Blue Streak Set w/617 618 619 from 1935-40. A unique-looking engine, the 265 headed up several of Lionel’s most popular sets in the mid and late 1930s. The locomotive features metal construction, a motor, a reverse unit, metal side rods and metal wheels. The tender features tinplate construction, a solenoid box coupler, tinplate trucks with black journals and metal wheels. Signs of play wear, scratches, minor paint loss. Small dents, minor rust. Evidence of heavy use. 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 repaired and operates as expected. The Trainz SKU for this item is 6291188. Trainz Product Id: 12836462. 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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Here is a Lionel 263E Vintage O Prewar Tinplate Steam Locomotive & Tender from 1939. This classic features all met… This item has been graded per TCA standards C-6: Very Good based on visual appearance. The locomotive has small spots of rust on various sections of the shell and chassis. The tender has rust on various sections of the shell and the chassis as well. This locomotive will run, but sometimes needs a little push to get it going. The instruction manual is not included. The original box is not included. Overall condition is Very Good. Trainz Product Id: 11397985. Lionel 263E Vintage O Prewar Tinplate Steam Locomotive & Tender. This classic features all metal construction, and has a die-cast frame, die-cast Steam chest and boiler front, a tinplate boiler, nickel trim, and an operating headlight. Minor scratches and paint nicks, minor surface rust, no dents. 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. The Trainz SKU for this item is 6262761. 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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This item has been graded per TCA standards C-5: Good based on visual appearance. The locomotive, cars, and vestibule pieces have very thick spots of rusting that have eaten away some spots of the original finish. The locomotive, cars, and vestibules each show heavy rusting and paint loss throughout the shell and chassis. The locomotive, cars, and vestibules show heavy scratches and spots of paint loss throughout various sections of the shell and chassis. The locomotive, cars, and vestibules show heavy rust throughout various sections of the chassis and trucks. The instruction manual is not included. The original box is not included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Lionel 752E Vintage O Prewar Union Pacific M10000 Streamliner Set. This is the famous Lionel Union Pacific M10000 Streamliner Set from the 1930s. When introduced in 1934, this set broke new ground for Lionel. It was the first model of a diesel-powered train Lionel ever produced, and it was scale length. The set’s extreme length means that it will only run on curves 72 inches in diameter or larger. The set includes a powered unit and non-powered trailing cars. A great addition to any Lionel collection. The locomotive features metal construction, a motor, an operating headlight, an operating whistle, and metal wheels. The non-powered cars features metal construction, interior illumination, and metal wheels. Overall condition is Good. It is either untested or was confirmed as non-functional. Signs of play wear, scratches, minor paint loss. Small dents, minor rust. Evidence of heavy use. 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. The Trainz SKU for this item is 6235816. Trainz Product Id: 11401881. 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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LIONEL Prewar O Gauge 254 Locomotive Engine Green Vintage Color. Tested and does not run.

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Works good going one way. Worn gear moves a little and is difficult to turn the opposite direction. Little super glue on shaft where the gear is would fix it. Our just leave it and run it clockwise. Does have old fake ballast under each track connection from a old model railroad. Looks great for original.

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PREWAR VINTAGE LIONEL #224E. 2-6-2 STEAM LOCO + 2689WX TENDER. FULLY SERVICED AND TESTED BY OUR SERVICE DEPARTMENT. RUNS AND WHISTLES GREAT.

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The Vintage Prewar Lionel O/O27 Pullman Set of 3 Passenger Cars #1630-2, #1631 is a nostalgic replica of the classic Pullman cars from the 1930s. Made of pressed steel and painted in a charming blue color, these 1:48 scale cars are ready to go on your model railroad. With an analog control system and a three-rail system, these passenger cars are perfect for collectors and enthusiasts looking to recreate the transportation theme of that era. Each car is 9.5″ long, 3″ tall, and 2.6 wide, making them a unique addition to any vintage train collection. In good condition, see photos for outside wear.

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The Lionel 249 Pre-War Locomotive & Tender O-Gauge Tinplate Vintage Steam Train is a classic toy train set featuring a gray locomotive with a tender. Made of pressed steel and measuring 10 inches in length, 4 inches in height, and 2.5 inches in width, this vintage set from the 1930s is a charming addition to any model railroad collection. With a weight of 3.5 lbs, this O-gauge train is a historical and nostalgic piece for collectors and train enthusiasts alike. NOTE – NOT TESTED.

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LIONEL #257 Steam Locomotive, Early 1930’s Vintage, Prewar Original Untested. Please see the pictures for further description and feel free contact me with any questions. Estate find, has not been played or tested.

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