O Gauge Lionel 253E Electric Loco Apple Green Prewar X1321

Enameled metal New Haven style electric loco is original apple green on 9 dark green frame. Loco made about 1934, has 3-position E-unit reverse, 253 on brass plates and remnants of "E" stamped on sides. Original finish is clean, has some roof edge wear, paint loss at 1 roof overhang, edge wear and some dullness on frame. Trim is brass, journals are copper, headlights are original, wiring also looks original. It has new light bulbs, diecast wheels are solid originals that roll fine.

Latch is missing from 1 coupler. It ran and reversed a bit sticky when tested, got better with use. 1 PU roller is missing.

Loco made for late version of North Shore Ltd set. (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.

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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.

Brand: Lionel
Power Type: AC
Type: Electric Locomotive
Rail System: Three-Rail System
Color: Green
Material: Metal
MPN: 253E
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Gauge: O
Vintage: Yes