I mentioned over in the Anything New thread that I've picked up a set of prewar Lionel tinplate passenger cars ... 2 x 610 Pullmans, and 1 x 612 Observation. Doyle lists these as circa 1935 - 1942. As a sidenote, these 2nd-generation style cars should not be confused with the...

When it rains it pours, I recently purchased these two gems from an antique dealer of all places. Fixed up they will go with my 249E. As of now I am not sure what I have. It may be an Ives off spring when Purchased by Lionel. It has 8 wheels compared to the common 4. It has the color insert...