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Made by Meccano Ltd., Hornby released its first clockwork O gauge train in 1920. Despite introducing a reliable electric model train in 1930, clockwork motors remained the mainstay of Hornby trains until 1937. The meticulously crafted wind-up mechanisms powered locomotives that appealed to the railroad enthusiasts and young engineers alike. A fine addition to Hornby or tinplate train collections.
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The romance of prewar railroading never fails to stir our imagination. And as all early model train enthusiasts know, the excitement of running your own vintage railroad is heightened by a sturdy fleet of gondolas and other rolling stock. This 1946-era American Flyer gondola car, made following actual railroad blueprints, still stands ready to tackle any model freight hauling need from scrap metal to pipes to sand.
This 1927-32 prewar Lionel vintage electric locomotive will bring a smile to the face of any early model train enthusiast. The smallest of Lionel’s electrics issued during the Classic Period, this engine was included in a number of starter sets. It had no reverse, yet it still transports imaginary railroad travelers and freight back in time. Locomotive No. 248 is made for 13⁄8” wide “O” Gauge track.
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Any early model railroad enthusiast will enjoy this 1924-24 prewar Lionel vintage electric locomotive. After all, as Lionel’s train catalog for 1923 put it, “No other trains compare with Lionel in construction, appearance, finish, or durability.” Locomotive No. 153 is made for 13⁄8” wide “O” Gauge track.
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Fans of prewar Lionel antique trains or vintage toys will surely love this 1939 brightly colored Shell Oil Tank Car. One of the railroad freight cars in Lionel’s 2651 Series, it is equipped with electric couplers and may be used on “O” gauge and “O27” gauge track.
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