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The Lionel Postwar #224 United States Navy ALCO Diesel AB Units is a highly collectible model train set from 1960. This set includes four cars and features a blue color scheme, made of metal and plastic materials. It is recommended for ages 14 through adult and is in C-7 Excellent condition. These original units were manufactured in the United States and are ideal for model railroads and train enthusiasts looking for a piece of history from the postwar era. This rare and hard to find set is being offered in in as is condition. Please look at all pictures as they are part of the description. Found additional missiles listed in photo that fit the system.

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All original in the box. Helicopter has a break in the thin plastic on the tail prop (see picture). Box has some damage at one end. May be able to iron this out. Otherwise very nice and all original. The item “LIONEL ORIGINAL POSTWAR #6820 FLATCAR MISSILE TRANSPORT NAVY HELICOPTER BOXED” is in sale since Saturday, October 9, 2021. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Railroads & Trains\Freight Cars”. The seller is “lancemisner” and is located in Troy, Michigan. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay, Russian federation.

• Power Supply: AC
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Vintage (Y/N): Yes
• Type: Flat Car
• Year: 1960s
• Rail System: 3-Rail
• Color: Blue
• MPN: 6820
• Non-Domestic Product: No
• Gauge: O Gauge
• Brand: Lionel
• Grading: C-8 Like New

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Very light run time! Appears to be complete. Set includes: 224 United States Navy Engine224 United States Navy Non-powered Engine3830 United States Navy Submarine on Flatcar (6511-2 is underneath flatcar)6544 Missile Firing Car – TLCX6544 (part #6544-5 is underneath flatcar)6820 Flatcar with Missile Transport Helicopter 6017 United States Navy Caboose. The item “Lionel Postwar 1633 United States Navy Diesel Freight Train Set withob” is in sale since Saturday, January 30, 2021. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\O Scale\Other O Scale”. The seller is “wallabysdeli” and is located in Lakewood, Washington. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Brand: Lionel

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ONE (1) Bearing Circle. This vintage piece shows wear from age and use including some discoloration to the brass. The pieces were able to move up and down. There was no air bubble seen in the small level near the glass sights. The piece is marked U. Navy Bearing Circle”, “1941 mark 1 Mod 2 BU. Ships 8065″, and “Made By The Lionel Corporation N. ” The box is marked “Bureau of Navigation U. Navy Bearing Circle”, “Mark 1 Nod. 98765″, and “The Eastern Specialty Co. The bearing circle measures approximately 10 1/4 inches in diameter. To avoid missing details in writing, plenty of photos are included so purchasers can verify items themselves. General Terms of Sale. I want happy customers and I try my best to keep purchasers informed and satisfied. Over time I developed these clear terms to answer questions up front and avoid confusion. Item sells and ships as pictured and described, nothing else is included or provided unless specifically stated. Measurements are rough approximates. Color in photos may not exactly match physical item due to image rendering differences. Listing title is for search assistance only, written item description and terms of sale take precedence over photos and titles. Purchasing constitutes full agreement and acceptance of all terms and listing contents. Once again, thanks to everyone for your continued strong interest in these sales.. The item “Vintage WWII WW2 Lionel US Navy Binnacle Compass Naval Bearing Circle with Case” is in sale since Sunday, December 13, 2015. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Field Gear, Equipment”. The seller is “edzsales” and is located in USA. This item can be shipped to United States, Bahamas, Uruguay, Canada.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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Set Comes With 224 US Navy Diesel Engine (A&B Unit – Tested – Runs) – 6820 Helicopter Flat Car With (2) Missiles – 6830 US Navy Submarine Flat Car – 6544 Missile Firing Car – 6017 US Navy Caboose – (6) Missiles – CTC Lock-On – (2) Green Wires – (9) O-27 Straight Track – (7) O-27 Curve Track – Remote Control Track Section – 1015 Type Transformer 45-Watts (Tested – Works). Comes With The Original Set Box & Insert – Box Is In Poor/USED Shape – Top Of Box Is Detached From The Set Box – Cardboard Is Ripping – Inner Insert Is In Good Condition. A Nice Set For Any Lionel Postwar Collector! Feel Free To Ask Any Questions – If You Want Additional Photos Please Message Us! We Have Described This Item To The Best Of Our Ability. Owever, This Is A Used Item And Some Imperfections May Not Show Up In Photos. The item “Lionel Vintage Postwar 1633 United States Navy Diesel Freight Set” is in sale since Friday, March 6, 2020. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\O Scale\Other O Scale”. The seller is “trainworld” and is located in Brooklyn, New York. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, China, Mexico, Germany, Japan, France, Australia, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Panama, Jamaica, Bangladesh, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Paraguay, Uruguay.

• Power Supply: AC
• Modified Item: No
• Vintage (Y/N): Yes
• Material: Plastic
• Type: Freight Set
• Color: Blue / Silver
• Gauge: O
• Brand: Lionel

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G imballed Compass w/fluid. No lid to the box. It is in a Lionel box. Please view each picture as description. The owner of this great maritime piece of history is my friends father who was a decorated Navy vet and recently passed away. Id be happy to take additional pictures! The Lionel Corporation Mark 1 U. Navy BU Ships Compass 8. Thank you for looking. God Bless the USA and our military! The item “Rare! Antique U. S. Navy Ships Compass 8 by ES Ritchie Boston in Lionel Box” is in sale since Sunday, June 9, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Maritime\Maritime Compasses”. The seller is “elimavenue” and is located in Barrington, Illinois. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Maker: ES Ritchie
• Military Branch: US Navy

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Vintage train set, very dusty from the attic. The item “Rare Lionel 224 United States Navy Alco AB diesel 1960 postwar Train Car SET” is in sale since Wednesday, April 22, 2020. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\O Scale\Other O Scale”. The seller is “goodstuff678″ and is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Brand: Lionel
• Year: Vintage

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Vintage train set, very dusty from the attic. The item “Rare Lionel 224 United States Navy Alco AB diesel 1960 postwar Train Car SET” is in sale since Sunday, December 15, 2019. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\O Scale\Other O Scale”. The seller is “goodstuff678″ and is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Iceland, Jordan, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Macao, Oman, Uruguay, Russian federation.

• Year: Vintage
• Brand: Lionel

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Vintage train set, very dusty from the attic. The item “Rare Lionel 224 United States Navy Alco AB diesel 1960 postwar Train Car SET” is in sale since Wednesday, November 6, 2019. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\O Scale\Other O Scale”. The seller is “goodstuff678″ and is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Iceland, Jordan, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Macao, Oman, Uruguay, Russian federation.

• Brand: Lionel
• Year: Vintage

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Vintage US NAVY MARK II 6-3/4 CARD COMPASS by LIONEL CORP Nautical WWII c. OF SHIPS, MARK II NAVY STD. 6-3/4 CARD COMPASS made by THE LIONEL CORPORATION… From circa 1942 (as marked at compass rim) , as seen in the pictures/as described in the title. Please see “Condition Description” above for condition notes. Being offered for sale AS-FOUND, uncleaned. May require a thorough detailing to bring to its full potential. Box measures 11-1/2″ wide x 11-1/2″ deep x 6-1/8 tall. Compass face is 6-3/4 diameter. Outer rim of compass housing is 8-7/16 diameter. Total weight is a hefty 25 lbs. Check out our other great deals on antiques, tools, electronics, and other unique hard to find items. Get a Grip & More. Thank you for your business! The item “Vintage US NAVY MARK II 6-3/4 CARD COMPASS by LIONEL CORP Nautical WWII c. 1942″ is in sale since Monday, December 5, 2016. This item is in the category “Antiques\Maritime\Maritime Compasses”. The seller is “getagripandmorenj” and is located in Washington, New Jersey. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Maker: Lionel Corporation
• Primary Material: Wood & Metal

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