Prewar Lionel Train Sets
Prewar Lionel trains were generally less detailed than later models. The hobby of model railroading had yet to be defined as such. It was still evolving from the realm of fancy toy or novelty to detailed modeling and serious hobby.
Lionel took a lead position in the industry by advocating for a standard track size, the first of which was called of all things, "Standard Gauge". The Lionel Prewar period also saw the introduction of "O gauge" . Construction was typically heavy gauge sheet metal and cast iron. Bright colors were also very prevalent especially in the mid prewar period (1926 - 1929).
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 Lionel Prewar 293 Terra Cotta Train Outfit Set Box US $32.55 --> Ends In 13h 32m <--  |  Rare Boxed Prewar Lionel Set 267w Flying Yankee US $260.00 --> Ends In 21h 36m <-- |  Lionel Prewar O Gauge 47 Crossing Gate Set Rs 6649 US $29.99 --> Ends In 1d 3h 57m <-- |
 Lionel Prewar Celebration O Gauge Steam Freight Set Ob US $450.00 --> Ends In 1d 17h 2m <-- |  Lionel Trains Prewar Passenger Car Set Copper Brass US $227.50 --> Ends In 2d 3h 13m <-- |  Prewar Lionel T Rail 771 12 Socket Wrench From 773 Set US $2.80 --> Ends In 3d 1h 9m <-- |
 38 39 Prewar Lionel Train Set 767w W 763e Hudson US $770.00 --> Ends In 3d 1h 12m <-- |  O Ga Lionel 3 Car Prewar Passanger Set US $65.99 --> Ends In 3d 1h 33m <-- |  Lionel Prewar Terracotta Maroon 253 Pass Set Ob Sb US $2,395.00 --> Ends In 5d 2h 46m <-- |
 Lionel Sears 1928 5189 W Set Box Prewar O Gauge Train US $91.00 --> Ends In 5d 3h 18m <-- |  Lionel Prewar Billboard Set No Reserve Free Shipping US $25.99 --> Ends In 5d 3h 20m <-- |  Lionel Prewar 600601602 Red Comet Passenger Set US $153.45 --> Ends In 5d 3h 24m <-- |
One of the great prewar Lionel train sets was The Blue Comet which features a detailed lit interior with hinged doors and swiveling seats. A removable roof allows all this fine detail to be appreciated and enjoyed.
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