Lionel Std Gauge Blue Comet Set W/ 400E, Engine, 420 421 422 Pass. (DAKOTApaul)
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:21228343 | Year: 1934 |
| Brand: Lionel | UPC: Does not apply |
DAKOTApaul
Lionel Std Gauge Blue Comet Set w/ 400E, Engine, 420 421 422 Passengers
GOING ON NOW! We are having a large auction of many excellent, high quality toys and trains. This auction includes many fantastic trains, cast iron toys, tin toys, rare banks and many other pieces. We are running the offerings for 7 days ending October 13th. To check on the other listings please CLICK HERE. As always, save on combined shipping.To see over 3...0 photographs of this item, please visit my web site, or contact me directly if you can't find it.
When you think of Lionel Standard Gauge Trains - this is the set that comes to mind. This is Set No. 396E the "Blue Comet". It consists of the famed 400E Steam Locomotive, with its 400T Tender. The set pulls (3) Lionel standard gauge passenger cars - the No. 420 Pullman "Faye", the No. 421 Pullman "Westphal", and the No. 422 Observation "Tempel". I wish I knew about the history of this set - but I don't, so I will detail what I see, and offer insight through the many pictures. Overall, this is a complete set, and mostly in excellent condition. However, there are some discrepancies, that I will point out. The Engine has a different look/color on the cab roof, and section right in front of cab roof, from the rest of the piece. This could be a result of sun fading, a repaint on that top section, or it has been cleaned, and the front has not been cleaned. I took a little polish to the front, and the color did come up a little, but overall it has early wear/fading as you can see in the pictures. What is nice, is that it has it original frame, and it looks free from warpage. Also, the boiler front is original. Original BILD-A-LOCO motor and wheels. When tested the Engine ran in forward and reverse. The Tender appears to be a darker color. This is correct for a late postwar Blue Comet, and this would be from that period. It is in very good condition. The Passengers Cars overall look really nice. The 420 and 421 are a close match in color, where the 422 Observation has a little darker roof. The 420 "Faye" has the harder-to-find dark blue vestibules. Overall in looks great. Minor wear and some light strands of oxidation on the roof. Clean interior and wheels and trucks. The 421 "Westphal" is excellent with only a few nicks to the paint. Looks nice and clean. The 422 "Temple" Observation shows some minor wear on the sides and also has some oxidation streaks starting to show on the roof. Overall a nice set, not to be missed. Please ask any questions, and look at the pictures carefully. Buyer pays shipping (Insurance is included in the shipping and handling fees for items over $300). Please check out my other items currently listed, and save on shipping. Please join me on eBay during the next couple of weeks - I will be offering some of my best investment quality toys, trains, banks, figural cast iron and more. Find out more about DAKOTApaul by Clicking Here. Or, now just search DAKOTApaul in the main eBay search! And, please Sign Up for my newsletter and we will keep you posted on some great items.To see my other items currently on eBay CLICK HERE.
Seller's TermsBuyer pays for shipping. When possible, multiple items will be shipped together to reduce shipping costs. PA resident to pay state sales tax of 6%.
PLEASE NOTE: Our shipping costs reflect the care and attention we give to each package. Since we are handling rare, unique and expensive items, we go to great lengths to make sure they do not get damaged during shipping. Insurance is included in the shipping and handling fees of all items over $300 in value, however, the protection of these valuable items is our most important priority. WE EXTRA WRAP. And take the time to make sure you will get your item as safely as possible. Our shipping costs are reflective of that special handling.
We WANT to provide you with the lowest cost shipping. We charge the actual cost plus a small $3.00 handling fee. I usually ship priority mail as that is the fastest, however, if you would like First Class, or Parcel Post we can do that. Just remind me when you win, and we will make the adjustment to Invoice. You will not be overcharged for shipping,
Payment is due within 7 days of auction's end.
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Lionel Std Gauge Blue Comet Set w/ 400E, Engine, 420 421 422 Passengers
GOING ON NOW! We are having a large auction of many excellent, high quality toys and trains. This auction includes many fantastic trains, cast iron toys, tin toys, rare banks and many other pieces. We are running the offerings for 7 days ending October 13th. To check on the other listings please CLICK HERE. As always, save on combined shipping.To see over 3...0 photographs of this item, please visit my web site, or contact me directly if you can't find it.
When you think of Lionel Standard Gauge Trains - this is the set that comes to mind. This is Set No. 396E the "Blue Comet". It consists of the famed 400E Steam Locomotive, with its 400T Tender. The set pulls (3) Lionel standard gauge passenger cars - the No. 420 Pullman "Faye", the No. 421 Pullman "Westphal", and the No. 422 Observation "Tempel". I wish I knew about the history of this set - but I don't, so I will detail what I see, and offer insight through the many pictures. Overall, this is a complete set, and mostly in excellent condition. However, there are some discrepancies, that I will point out. The Engine has a different look/color on the cab roof, and section right in front of cab roof, from the rest of the piece. This could be a result of sun fading, a repaint on that top section, or it has been cleaned, and the front has not been cleaned. I took a little polish to the front, and the color did come up a little, but overall it has early wear/fading as you can see in the pictures. What is nice, is that it has it original frame, and it looks free from warpage. Also, the boiler front is original. Original BILD-A-LOCO motor and wheels. When tested the Engine ran in forward and reverse. The Tender appears to be a darker color. This is correct for a late postwar Blue Comet, and this would be from that period. It is in very good condition. The Passengers Cars overall look really nice. The 420 and 421 are a close match in color, where the 422 Observation has a little darker roof. The 420 "Faye" has the harder-to-find dark blue vestibules. Overall in looks great. Minor wear and some light strands of oxidation on the roof. Clean interior and wheels and trucks. The 421 "Westphal" is excellent with only a few nicks to the paint. Looks nice and clean. The 422 "Temple" Observation shows some minor wear on the sides and also has some oxidation streaks starting to show on the roof. Overall a nice set, not to be missed. Please ask any questions, and look at the pictures carefully. Buyer pays shipping (Insurance is included in the shipping and handling fees for items over $300). Please check out my other items currently listed, and save on shipping. Please join me on eBay during the next couple of weeks - I will be offering some of my best investment quality toys, trains, banks, figural cast iron and more. Find out more about DAKOTApaul by Clicking Here. Or, now just search DAKOTApaul in the main eBay search! And, please Sign Up for my newsletter and we will keep you posted on some great items.To see my other items currently on eBay CLICK HERE.
Seller's TermsBuyer pays for shipping. When possible, multiple items will be shipped together to reduce shipping costs. PA resident to pay state sales tax of 6%.
PLEASE NOTE: Our shipping costs reflect the care and attention we give to each package. Since we are handling rare, unique and expensive items, we go to great lengths to make sure they do not get damaged during shipping. Insurance is included in the shipping and handling fees of all items over $300 in value, however, the protection of these valuable items is our most important priority. WE EXTRA WRAP. And take the time to make sure you will get your item as safely as possible. Our shipping costs are reflective of that special handling.
We WANT to provide you with the lowest cost shipping. We charge the actual cost plus a small $3.00 handling fee. I usually ship priority mail as that is the fastest, however, if you would like First Class, or Parcel Post we can do that. Just remind me when you win, and we will make the adjustment to Invoice. You will not be overcharged for shipping,
Payment is due within 7 days of auction's end.
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