LIONEL PREWAR TIN-LITHO BOX CAR - BODY SHELL PAINTED O Gauge 1:48 Metal
$ 10.56
Description
Lionel Prewar Tinplate O Gauge Boxcar – Body Shell Only (Repainted) Bring a piece of true tinplate history back to life. This is an original Lionel prewar O gauge stamped-steel boxcar body shell (body only, no frame, roof, doors, couplers, or trucks). It’s the classic 8-inch tin style that ran on countless early Lionel freights in the 1930s–early ’40s —straight sides with panel/rivet embossing, center door opening, and end-door/strap detail. The shell has been over-painted in light gray at some point, making it a perfect blank canvas for a road-name of your choosing. Highlights Era: Prewar Lionel (c. 1930–42), tinplate construction Scale/Gauge: O gauge / 1:48 (tinplate proportions) Material: Stamped steel (magnetic) Configuration: Body shell only —no interior, roof, doors, frame or trucks Finish: Later repaint/primer; shows specks, scratches, and handling marks consistent with age Details present: Embossed side panels & rivet lines, center door opening, end door & latch embossing, tab slots along the lower edge Condition (read me) Solid metal with no breaks; edges show small dings , light surface oxidation in spots, and general shop wear from storage. Upper edge has a slight bow /wave from handling (see photos). Ideal for restoration, kitbashing , or as a layout lineside structure (weather it and turn it into a shed or loading dock!). Compatibility & fit notes This shell is the tinplate “8-inch” Lionel format used across many prewar O boxcars (often called the 800-series style ). It’s designed to sit on a simple tab-and-slot tin frame with separate roof and sliding doors. If you’re matching to a specific car/frame, compare overall length and tab locations to your chassis to confirm fit. Why collectors love these Prewar Lionel tinplate has a charm all its own—bright lithography, pressed-steel details, and that delightful clatter on tubular rail. Original bodies are getting harder to find, and clean, repaintable shells are gold for: Finishing a period-correct restoration Building a custom railroad (perfect blank for NYC, PRR, SP, or your freelanced road) Creating scenic structures —cut in windows, add a roof, instant warehouse! What you’ll receive (1) Original Lionel prewar tin boxcar body shell , as pictured, repainted white. No other parts included. LIONEL PREWAR TIN-LITHO BOX CAR - BODY SHELL PAINTED SKU#009933 PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING Condition: Please review all photos carefully for details on the item's condition. Photos are part of the description, and any notable flaws will be highlighted. Combined Shipping: If purchasing multiple items, request a revised invoice before paying to ensure accurate combined shipping costs. eBay's system may not calculate this correctly, leading to overcharges. Lighting Disclaimer: Photos are taken under bright lighting to highlight details, which may cause slight variations in color or hue depending on your lighting. If you need additional photos (e.g., in natural light) or more details, please ask before purchasing. As-Is Items: Items come AS-IS. The way they appear in our pictures is how the Item will arrive to you. What's Included: Only the items shown in the photos and described in the listing are included in the purchase. We strive to describe items thoroughly and provide clear photos. If you have any questions or concerns not addressed in the listing, feel free to ask before purchasing. Thank you for shopping with us!
I got what i expected, the warning label for being heavy was amusing, the delivery guy joked about it lol. was all well packed. This IS a good seller i can recommend, but ordering was more of a hassle then necessary, the automatic decline for "make an offer" was irritating, all 5 of my offers declined, please don't give the "make an offer" option if you don't want to go down farther than $5 or less off asking price, its a waste of time and effort, these usually turn me away from buying.
Excellent transaction! Everything went very well with no issues. Item was packed very well and was received in undamaged condition. Seller shipped item fast and it arrived in a timely manner. Seller provided a very clear and accurate description of item. I recommend this seller and I would not hesitate to buy from them again.
as described. nice clean part. extremely well packaged. had to laugh, container marked fragile and with a caution sticker that advised item 35 pounds +, probably the reason it arrived safely in my area known for rough handling. I do appreciate sellers who securely package items !
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