Lionel Prewar Train

Lionel Original Prewar 'Boxed' Set #148 O Gauge from 1931.  Set Includes:

  • #261 Black Locomotive
  • #257T Tender
  • #529 Pullman Passenger car
  • #530 Observation Car
  • O-Gauge Tubular Track(8 Curves, 10 Straights)
  • Track Clips
  • Few Original Boxes
  • Set Box

This set appear in good condition.  The engine wants to run but will need to be serviced. The wheels appears in good shape so assuming they were replaced at some point. The trailing truck is not attached because the rivet/screw is missing. Cowcatcher is broke off the front.  The armature plate had a roller broke off. The cars appear in decent shape with normal signs of wear and scratches to their bodies. All the latch couplers are attached.  Set box look decent for its ages with one corner edge torn.

What's shown is everything that is included.


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