AMERICAN FLYER PRE-WAR O GAUGE ENGINE W/WHISTLE

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Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way…what more canI say? This Type XX #401 whistling engine with a Type XII Vandy tender is from the mid to late 30s and has been meticulously restored to original operating condition. The whistle really toots when the red lever is pushed to "ON." Complete restoration includes all cosmetic, mechanical and electrical aspects of the engine. All brass and copper have been high speed buffed and polished and then given a protective coat of lacquer prior to reassembly. Paint is a five step process including acid bath, primer, two heat tempered color coats and a final clear coat for protection. The engine runs as good as it looks with working head light and a very responsive motor. Many toy trains are very serious in nature. Not this one! This is just pure and simple fun…toot toot! Thanks for looking! NOTE: I have been restoring vintage trains for my own enjoyment for about 25 years. Starting with a toy in poor condition and returning it to its original mechanical and cosmetic glory is kind of like preserving something special that would otherwise surely perish. I do not restore trains that are already in collectible condition as that tends to destroy history rather than preserve it. I have found that the secret to quality restoration is large amounts of time and patience in addition to quality read more
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