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Here is a wonderful collector grade set of prewar Lionel “O” gauge trains. The Blue Comet Set No. 194W from 1938. This Set featuring the No. 263E 2-4-2 Steam Locomotive with its matching No. 2263W Tender. Included are the two-toned blue and dark blue passenger cars – the No. 2613 Pullman, the No. 2615 Baggage Car, and the No. 2614 Observation Car. Also included is a complete set of original Boxes, the Instruction Manual, an RCS and the rare Set Box – all that is pictured.

Let’s start with initial impressions. When I first saw this Set I was amazed at the overall condition. It appears that this set was used very little. It is extremely shinny and bright – and that hits you first. Then you see the wonderful individual Boxes. The Engine and Tender Boxes are brick. The individual car boxes are also in great condition for those rare boxes. The set box is nice and sturdy and complete, but missing a portion of its front label. All together this is an impressive set.

CLICK HERE to see over 70 pictures for you to see the very minor details of each piece. I will detail some observations on each piece. First, the engine. Typical of these engines it does have a few loose stanchions. Also, it has a few scratches around the stanchions. I noticed that one wheel has some deterioration (see pic). The engine did run in forward and reverse. The Tender is gorgeous. Bright and shinny virtually spotless. The whistle did not work, and appears to be a wiring issue, as no sound was coming from the piece. Should be an easy fix. The 2515 Baggage Car has only a couple of paint nicks. The lighting wire needs to be reattached. The 2613 Pullman is close to mint. It does light up. Can’t find much wrong with this car. The 2614 Observation does have some paint scrapes on the roof. Particularly in the back. The sides are mint. Car also lights up. The BOXES to the cars are very nice. As you can see from the pictures, a couple of the interior coupler flaps are in half. The 2614 box is missing an interior flap. Again, the engine and tender boxes are wonderful. The engine box has its insert. The RCS has dry brittle wires, and its box is missing flaps at one end. Interesting – please note – that the 2613 box has 613 on the sides and has been stamped with a “2″ in front of the 613 on both end flaps. Obviously, Lionel using some of the 1937 inventory. Don’t miss this set, you can buy in confidence, and please contact me with any questions. Thanks.

Here is a wonderful Arcade cast iron Model A Car Carrier from 1928. Includes (4) Arcade Model A Fords, each 5″ long. Total length of this large toy is 24-1/2″ long. All the wheels on both the car carrier and cars are original white rubber tires. This is one of the few examples of this toy that exist. CLICK HERE to see more.

I just purchased a great deal of Modern Lionel Trains. CLICK HERE to see some of them. Many of the most sought after trains from the 1990s and 2000s. Including the wonderful Lionel No. 31705 50th Anniversary Commemorative Set made in 2002 to celebrate the No. 2148WS Hudson Passenger Set from 1950.

So what is this set worth? It was released in 2002 with some fanfare at a retail price of $1499. See the Lionel product finder HERE. Recently, I have seen one sell for $1899 on eBay including the extra Dining car. Here is a LINK to the one I’m currently offering. What are your thoughts on the values of modern Lionel Trains in general? Were too many made? Have they lost their collectible value? Will we have to wait many more years to see values increase, or are the best sets becoming harder to find, and therefore increasing in value? Let me know your thoughts.

Here is a wonderful looking toy – and very hard to find. This is the largest sized Hubley “Indian” Traffic Car. Measures 11-1/2″ long. Embossed “Traffic Car” on the back cart. Original rear gate. CLICK HERE to see more.

A rarely seen cast iron toy from Hubley of Lancaster, PA. This is called their Trux-Mixer. Measures 7-1/2″ long. Only a few of these are known to exist in this kind of condition. CLICK HERE to see more.

Here is a massive, impressive looking cast iron Fire Engine from Hubley. This is called their HFD Fire Engine. Measures 14-1/2″ long. This has the integrated bumper, original driver and man in the rear. Replaced fire hoses. A rare and beautiful piece. CLICK HERE to see more.

Here is a very rare Hubley Indian “Crash Car” Motorcycle. Difficult to find in this 9″ size. In wonderful condition with its original hose reel in the back. Original red and green paint and white rubber tires. Truly a scarce item for your collection. CLICK HERE to see more.

Here is probably one of Lionel’s top five most desirable sets to own. Set No. 13068 – The “Goliath” freight set from 1962. This is an unrun, mint example. CLICK HERE to see more.