CLEANEST Vintage O TIN DISTLER Steam Freight Set BOXED WindUp Clockwork Runs
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A set not often found COMPLETE, BOXED or THIS ...CLEAN.
A TRULY UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY.
It is all about condition! You are looking at a DISTLER tinplate two rail O gauge Steam freight set. This one is a wind-up and utilizes the beautiful 0-4-0 German style steam locomotive with elephant ears and the tender. WOW. And it pulls three classic tinplate cars, all in great shape. PLUS the track, box and instructions are here. When have you seen it this complete?
This is a neat set with the tinplate cars and the nice steam engine and tender. It is the kind of condition that all toy and train collectors really want.
The set includes (302417) 0-4-0 steam locomotive coal tender boxcar Shell Tank Car Gondola Track, TWO RAIL, O, complete oval Key Inspection Slip! 0-4-0 #302417 STEAM ENGINE
The engine is as clean as I have seen it. Tested and runs. A few minor scratches here and there, but overall a beauty. Even the handrails are shiny. When do you even see windup engines with details like handrails and elephant ears? Complete. Crisp numbers on cab. It is all here.
All of the freight cars are easily C7, bordering on C8.
TENDER
The tinplate tender has a few nicks and rubs on the side and on edges, visible in pics. Still, it is a beauty.
GONDOLA
Clean. A few light scratches, but overall strong patina. Two shades of green--nice!
SHELL TANK CAR
Looks great. Has a few light nicks, but overall, another beauty.
BOXCAR
Brown with a glossy gray roof. Door opens and closes on both sides. A few scratches here and there. Nice patina.
SET BOX
Looks nice. Beautiful picture on top of cover. Box is overall nice wth a few rubs and wear on corners. The box has had its corners reinforced with cardboard on the underside.
Sure to be a unique addition to your vintage toy, tinplate, O, European or Marx collection... Please let us know if you have any questions--we answer them all. Look at all of the pictures.
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