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Lionel train set #94. Has engine 2pullman cars and 1 observation car. Complete with box tracks and transformer. Think it is from the 20's.Found at a flea market. Everything appears to be in good shape with some damage to the box. One of my best finds. TAL
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Terrific find and the condition appears to be remarkably good. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for viewing my stuff and the love And to fourpeepssake when we keep picking bound to get lucky sometimes TAL
Well done super find,love the train pete.
Thanks pete My favorite find. Keep picking
thanks to BELLIN, kerry,trugru,And the dr.
This auction site pegs the set at
$100.00 to $200.00....>>>>>http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/1024352
Thanks Pop I'll check it out. I've turned down 3 times the high estimate( maybe where two fools met) but the economy was a lot better also. Not for sale I'll pass it on.
hi again pop_abides just left the site found set #92 2 cars 7 engine est 600-900. Didn't show track transformer ect.
Thanks AR8
That particular set in the dark green is from 1925.
Steve
Hi MarxFan thanks for your input, are you talking about my set or the one on the auction website? According to vintage train dealer in Dallas mine is 1923. I have never looked it up.
Your set in dark green, according to an early Greenberg book is 1925.
Steve
Thanks he must have been wrong. also said it sold for 8.oo east coast and 10.oo west coast