{"product_id":"prewar-lionel-lines-253-o-gauge-electric-locomotive-red","title":"Prewar Lionel Lines 253 O Gauge Electric Locomotive (Red)","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eUp for sale is an exceptionally clean \u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"38\"\u003ePrewar Lionel 253 Electric-Style Locomotive\u003c\/strong\u003e finished in classic red with brass plates, brass trim accents, and diecast wheels. Produced during the tinplate era (circa late 1920s–1930s), the No. 253 is an iconic O gauge centerpiece featuring dual headlights, a pantograph roof detail, and latch-style couplers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lionel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. 253\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Cab \/ Black Frame \/ Brass Plates \u0026amp; Trim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e O Gauge \/ 3-Rail Tinplate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prewar (circa 1924–1936)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eOperational Status \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMotor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tested and \u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"\u003eruns great\u003c\/strong\u003e in both directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual headlights are operational and illuminate as expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCosmetic Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"20\"\u003eExcellent pre-owned condition\u003c\/strong\u003e for a prewar tinplate locomotive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePaint \u0026amp; Trim:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, glossy red paint with minimal surface wear. Stamped \"LIONEL\" and \"253\" brass brassards are clean and secure. Window inserts, roof whistle, brass handrails, and pantograph are intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUnderneath:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheels, gears, pickups, and undercarriage plate show very clean, well-maintained components with bright metal surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"14,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e You will receive the exact Prewar Lionel 253 locomotive shown in the photos. Carefully wrapped and double-boxed for safe transit to your layout or display case!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e📦 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFast, secure\/insured shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eShips in recycled \/ reused packaging to help reduce waste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCombined shipping available on multiple items. We will send you a refund for the difference in shipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Thank you for shopping with us!! :)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Roundhouse Electric Trains, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47452780069026,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0457\/7368\/4898\/files\/b3dba24e-478a-427d-bf3e-f823b61bb6ea.jpg?v=1784753400","url":"https:\/\/roundhousetrainsky.com\/products\/prewar-lionel-lines-253-o-gauge-electric-locomotive-red","provider":"Roundhouse Electric Trains, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}