Lionel RARE 408E Engine & Four Cars (Dining Car) Set Start Price USD 2,500.00 Current Price USD 2,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, November 11, 2008 End Time Friday, November 21, 2008 Location Brielle, New Jersey See more about 'Lionel RARE 408E Engine & Four Cars (Dining Car) Set ' Description This auction features the 408E Engine and four passenger cars.  The set is in excellent, original condition; no rust.  New wheels have been added to replace the old cracked ones.  The entire set has been professionally cleaned for its sale.  It runs and operates like it was made yesterday.  The wiring is in excellent original condition. This set was with same family since it was made at the Lionel factory; 1927 New Jersey.  You are looking at something that is very rare not only because of its condition, but to find the dining car with the set is extremely a rare fine.  The engine is a Type II second version in Apple Green and the pilots are painted red (all paint is original).  The engine is 17 1/2" long with twin motors.  It has a considerable amount of trim (original) as view in the pictures. A pair of collapsible pantographs (new) and flags (new), additional handrails (all original) and a pair of lights on each end. The name and number plates are stamped in red.  The set includes the following cars all of which are original; lighted; no rust and the graphics are 95%+ (nice and clear).  The interior of the cars look very clean; the chrome is bright along with the brass trim:  #419 Baggage Car; 418 Palor Car; 431 Dining Car; 419 Baggage Car.  If you have been searching for this set THIS IS THE ONE!.  READY TO RUN (NO WORK NEEDED) ! A GREAT FINE FOR THE SERIOUS COLLECTOR! FREE SHIPPING!  For Questions write: shoredeal@verizon.net.  TCA MEMBER.....Questions can be mailed directing to shoredeal@verizon.net  The unit is located in Brielle, at the Jersey Shore.  Local buyer can make arrangements to see the piece by calling 732-223-5645.  The starting price is $2500.00; no auction fees, no tax, no finders fees; no shipping cost.  If your looking for boxes there are no boxes.  The set is in excellent condition for being 81 years old. (replacement parts include wheels, pantographs, and flags)...i This set will only increase in value as time goes by.  ENJOY!  ALL SALES ARE FINAL NO RETURN.    Place a Bid!