Lionel 253 Vintage O 0-4-0 Electric Locomotive -Repainted

Lionel 253 Vintage O 0-4-0 Electric Locomotive -Repainted

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Here is a Lionel 253 Tinplate Electric Locomotive. Features include tinplate construction, operating lights, metal couplers, motor, metal gears, and metal wheels.

**The previous owner has modified this item to not feature the original motor and directional switch is missing.**

This item has been graded per TCA standards (Restored/Repainted) R-2: Fair based on visual appearance. This item was repainted by the previous owner. There is a broken lightbulb on the item. The frame on the locomotive is bent on the front and rear. There are scratches throughout various sections of the tin shell and chassis of the locomotive. There are various spots of rust and paint loss on the item. There is one bent coupler and one missing coupler. The shell of the locomotive does not sit flat on the chassis and is lopsided. This item shows signs of pervious use. The instruction manual is not included. The original box is not included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Restored - Fair.

Condition: Restored - Fair (R-2)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: No
Special Condition: Repainted

Manufacturer: Lionel
Model Number: 253
Road Name: **** No Road Name

Scale/Era: O Prewar
Model Type: Electric Loco


The Trainz SKU for this item is 6115207.
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. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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