Lionel pre-290e set

LIONEL 259E LOCOMOTIVE, 1689T, 651 FLAT, 654 TANK CAR AND 657 CABOOSE SET MADE 1936 - 1937

 

Although shown in the catalog as black, the 259E was gunmetal in all observed sets from this period. Freight cars have nickel trim and journals. The 651 flatcar should be light green, the 654 tank car is aluminum with Sunoco markings and the 657 caboose is light red with cream windows and aluminum railing.

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