Description: Prewar Lionel Sections FREE SHIPPING O Gauge French Train Edobaud Engine 1930's. I am marketing vintage trains for my cousin who has been in the toy train hobby since the 1960s. Please refer to sellers other Vintage Train Listings. 3 Easy Steps:1. Click "See Other Items" 2. Click Category "Toys & Hobbies". 3. Click Search Box on right. Toy Train History: Hugo Marsh in Christie's Toy Trains describes the Golden Age of Toy Trains: "The beginning of the 20th Century, before the outbreak of World War I, is generally recognized as the Golden Age of Toy Trains, led by the power and wealth of Europe... Tinplate Toy-Train Production had reached its Zenith of design and quality by 1914 and can be seen as a microcosm of the manufacturing strength and political insanity of the Old World." Provenance: This Edobaud Engine was Stored in the Archives of the Mary Merritt Doll Museum in Douglasville, Pennsylvania with over 20 other Edobaud pieces. Item Description: You are looking at an Edobaud Giant O Gauge Locomotive made in France during the 1930's Great Depression Era. This All Original Huge French Engine measures 18" in Length, Making it one of the Largest O Gauge Size Designs. Edobaud Trains were apparently sold only through the well known Paris Department Store Galleries Lafayette. Also included in this lot are two sections of Lionel Prewar O Gauge Track. Condition: Motor is NOT Operational - This Engine is NOT Running. The Factory Wooden Base has a 10" Horizontal Crack from End to End. Missing Weight which attaches to the 10" Wooden Base. Overall Condition is Fair - Good. This Body design is unique in that the Front End has a Headlight and the Back End is Solid. (ie A similar-looking Edobaud Green Coach has Two Open Ends with a Diaphragm). Free Shipping / Tracking: Your business is very much appreciated, that is why at princetonjpm we pay the full cost of shipping your newly acquired train or train related item. See sellers other listings. Please look at the detailed photos for best indication of overall item condition. "a picture speaks a thousand words". Thank you for looking.
Price: 524.36 USD
Location: Princeton, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-09-28T20:05:37.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Power Type: AC
Assembly Status: Ready to Go/Pre-built
Color: Green
Replica of: Engine
Grade: C-4 Fair
Material: Metal
Scale: O Gauge
Control System: Analog
Age Level: 5-100
Gauge: O
Vintage: Yes
Brand: Edobaud
Type: Electric Locomotive
Rail System: Three-Rail System
Corporate Roadname: Edobaud France
Theme: Transportation
Features: Painted
Time Period Manufactured: 1930-1940
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
