Lionel 250E Hiawatha Loco 250W Tender for Passenger Prewar O Gauge X2994
Diecast streamlined CM&StP Hiawatha loco, made 1935 to early 40s, with 250W metal tender that has drawbar for streamlined passenger cars. Loco and tender only in this listing, are matched early pair, has sheet-metal front truck and weight in loco cab and early type whistle in tender. L&T are about 22.5 long together, made for wide-radius 072 track. Original finish has some wear, mostly edges and pilot on loco, finish is stable, not flaking.
Tender finish has a bit more wear as shown. Loco was difficult to get running, but finally did after cleaning E-unit and exercise. It still may be a bit finicky and 2 drive wheels have slight fatigue-swell, ran OK on straight track. Tender whistle was loose on mount and not grounded right, so a rubber shim and ground wire were added. Whistle motor runs, but not much whistle sound. Early whistle chambers tended to leak air, causing this situation. (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. Digital photography may distort image. The item is straight unless noted otherwise in the listing.
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No one is perfect, so please communicate and allow us an attempt to resolve any issues within our policy prior to leaving feedback. The item "Lionel 250E Hiawatha Loco 250W Tender for Passenger Prewar O Gauge X2994" is in sale since Wednesday, March 25, 2020. This item is in the category "Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\O Scale\Locomotives". The seller is "jdpltd" and is located in Gilbertsville, Kentucky. This item can be shipped to United States, all countries in Europe, Canada, Japan, Australia.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Vintage (Y/N): Yes
- Material: Metal
- Type: Steam Locomotive
- Year: 1935 - 1940's
- MPN: 250E
- Gauge: O-Gauge
- Brand: Lionel