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**Important** Please read below description on how to avoid high shipping costs.
Up for auction is a lot of two Pre-War Lionel No. 113 Standard Gauge Cattle Cars, an exceptional find for model train enthusiasts and collectors alike. Each car showcases the distinctive olive green paint scheme that's both classic and highly sought after. These cars date back to the pre-WWII era (1926-1942) and are renowned for their robust all-metal construction, which was characteristic of Lionel's early production.
**Dimensions:** Each car measures approximately 10 inches long, 4 inches wide, and 3 inches high.
**Condition:** Both cars are in good condition and exhibit overall playwear, with multiple scratches and scuffs that reflect their age. The surfaces show significant dust and grime, along with some areas of paint loss. The wheels, axles, and couplers have moderate surface rust, a common occurrence for vintage items like these. Notably, one car features a vintage paper sticker on the underside, with the other clearly stamped 'MADE IN U.S.A. BY THE LIONEL CORPORATION NEW YORK' and '113'. Both cars have functional sliding doors, preserving the original functionality that collectors admire.
These examples come complete with original trucks, couplers, and brake wheels, making them a worthwhile addition to any train collection. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a piece of Lionel history!
Checkout & Payment:
After the auction you can checkout two ways: Pay the invoice via Live Auctioneers/Proxibid or pay via the Lodestar Auctions website. Credit card fees apply both ways. 2.9% & $0.30 (4.4% & $0.30 international) through Lodestar Auctions and 4-5% through Live Auctioneers/Proxibid . Lodestar Auctions collects 7% sales tax for Illinois residents only. Live Auctioneers/Proxibid collects sales tax for most states. Check with them for sales rates for your state. Any unpaid items will be automatically charged by Live Auctioneers/Proxibid three days after end of auction. At checkout pay for the item only, shipping will be billed later. See below for shipping options to choose at checkout.
Shipping:
Pick up and buyer arranged shipping is always welcome. We offer in-house shipping for items that can ship through common carrier. All items will be professionally packed at a reasonable rate. If you paid for the item via Lodestar Auctions or Proxibid we will have your items packaged and send you a link to choose and pay for shipping on the Lodestar Auctions Website.
**Important** Live Auctioneers has their own shipping program. We find it to be very expensive and slow. This is the rate you see advertised when bidding. We do not recommend using them. If you do use them you must checkout via Live Auctioneers and choose LiveShip at checkout. If you pay via Live Auctioneers and want our In-house shipping you must choose self-arranged shipping at checkout. If you checkout via Lodestar Auctions this does not apply. I apologize if this is confusing, Live Auctioneers purposely arranged it this way to push their own overpriced shipping service. We are not happy about this and are trying to make it work.
Issues:
All items sold as is. We do our best to describe accurately and take plenty of non-touched up photos to best represent the item. Any lost or damaged item due to shipping must go through the carriers. Buyer pays any return shipping costs regardless of situation.
Thanks for your patronage and happy bidding!
Up for auction is a lot of two Pre-War Lionel No. 113 Standard Gauge Cattle Cars, an exceptional find for model train enthusiasts and collectors alike. Each car showcases the distinctive olive green paint scheme that's both classic and highly sought after. These cars date back to the pre-WWII era (1926-1942) and are renowned for their robust all-metal construction, which was characteristic of Lionel's early production.
**Dimensions:** Each car measures approximately 10 inches long, 4 inches wide, and 3 inches high.
**Condition:** Both cars are in good condition and exhibit overall playwear, with multiple scratches and scuffs that reflect their age. The surfaces show significant dust and grime, along with some areas of paint loss. The wheels, axles, and couplers have moderate surface rust, a common occurrence for vintage items like these. Notably, one car features a vintage paper sticker on the underside, with the other clearly stamped 'MADE IN U.S.A. BY THE LIONEL CORPORATION NEW YORK' and '113'. Both cars have functional sliding doors, preserving the original functionality that collectors admire.
These examples come complete with original trucks, couplers, and brake wheels, making them a worthwhile addition to any train collection. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a piece of Lionel history!
Checkout & Payment:
After the auction you can checkout two ways: Pay the invoice via Live Auctioneers/Proxibid or pay via the Lodestar Auctions website. Credit card fees apply both ways. 2.9% & $0.30 (4.4% & $0.30 international) through Lodestar Auctions and 4-5% through Live Auctioneers/Proxibid . Lodestar Auctions collects 7% sales tax for Illinois residents only. Live Auctioneers/Proxibid collects sales tax for most states. Check with them for sales rates for your state. Any unpaid items will be automatically charged by Live Auctioneers/Proxibid three days after end of auction. At checkout pay for the item only, shipping will be billed later. See below for shipping options to choose at checkout.
Shipping:
Pick up and buyer arranged shipping is always welcome. We offer in-house shipping for items that can ship through common carrier. All items will be professionally packed at a reasonable rate. If you paid for the item via Lodestar Auctions or Proxibid we will have your items packaged and send you a link to choose and pay for shipping on the Lodestar Auctions Website.
**Important** Live Auctioneers has their own shipping program. We find it to be very expensive and slow. This is the rate you see advertised when bidding. We do not recommend using them. If you do use them you must checkout via Live Auctioneers and choose LiveShip at checkout. If you pay via Live Auctioneers and want our In-house shipping you must choose self-arranged shipping at checkout. If you checkout via Lodestar Auctions this does not apply. I apologize if this is confusing, Live Auctioneers purposely arranged it this way to push their own overpriced shipping service. We are not happy about this and are trying to make it work.
Issues:
All items sold as is. We do our best to describe accurately and take plenty of non-touched up photos to best represent the item. Any lost or damaged item due to shipping must go through the carriers. Buyer pays any return shipping costs regardless of situation.
Thanks for your patronage and happy bidding!
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Pre-War Lionel No. 113 Standard Gauge Cattle Car Lot Collectible Model Trains
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Starting Price
$25
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