Ives 3255 Motor Locomotive and 129, 130, 130 Green Passenger Cars O Gauge 1918-1925

Ives Manufacturing Company

O Gauge

3255R Motor Electric Locomotive

129 Saratoga Observation Car

Two 130 Buffet Cars (2)

Green

Manufactured 1918-25

Offered for bid is a set of Ives Vintage Locomotive and Passenger Cars, manufactured between 1918-25. The locomotive is a steel cab 0-4-0 configuration.

The locomotive is in good cosmetic condition. It is dark green, with red window trim. It has brass lights, plaques and railing. Everything appears to be intact. The locomotive is green, with black undercarriage. The paint is very good, with some scratches, wear, and paint loss. Wheels turn freely. It does not run, so needs servicing or repair.

Passenger cars are tin plate, with very good to excellent tin lithography. They are green, with gold lettering, red trim on doors and doors. There are slight scratches and paint loss. Wheels show only minimum corrosion. Everything appears to be intact.

The original box is not included. The instruction manual is not included. This item has been tested and does not run. It is being sold “As-Is”. This item requires servicing, as it has been in storage since about 1974. Please see picture for condition details. Overall condition is Very Good.

Please examine the photos, and ask any questions.

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 About this Collection of Vintage Trains. These trains are owned by an elderly gentleman, and were all originally purchased by his father and grandfather. They are all owned by the same family, whose children and adults played with these trains often. The trains have been generally well-maintained, and have been in storage since about 1974. The owner’s mother individually wrapped each piece, and they remained in careful storage containers until I opened then in 2023. These trains are not garage sale or yard sale finds, but a collection of family heirlooms.

The Collection includes Locomotives, Passenger Cars, Freight Cars, and Accessories manufactured by Ives and Lionel. Most are prewar, made between 1910 and 1942. Most are Standard (wide) gauge, and some are O Gauge. There are some pieces from the early post-war period.