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Lionel O guage tinplate #153 engine

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Lionel O guage tinplate #153 engine
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 18, 2002 11:53 PM
I recently uncovered a prewar Lionel O guage tinplate engine. It is olive in color, red trimmed cab windows. 0-4-0. Its numbered 153. Fair condition-all original. Can anyone tell me its history, ballpark value etc. If more info needed please ask. Thanks!
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Posted by Algonquin on Monday, January 21, 2002 9:20 PM
Hi Thomas,

I have a copy of TM's A Collector's Guide and History to Lionel Trains, Volume I: Prewar O Gauge. Per this guide, the 153 loco was introduced in 1924 and ran for two years. It was similar to the 152 introduced in 1917 except that the 153 had a hand reverse.

I have no information on price. You may want to search E-bay or get a hold of one of the TM or Greenberg price guides. I believe the Greenberg guide has recently been revised and should be available on this site.

Regards,

Tim Pignatari

A penny saved is a penny earned. But every once in a while it is good to treat yourself to a gum ball.

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 22, 2002 9:12 AM
Hi Thomas,

The 153 is listed for between $100 and $160 in the latest Greenberg pocket price guide. The guide lists three colors -- dark green, gray, or mojave. Another book I have also lists 153s in peacock and maroon, both about a third higher in price than the other colors.

Neil Besougloff
editor, Classic Toy Trains


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