LIONEL P/W #59 - US AIR FORCE MINUTEMAN SWITCHER - Patriotic!!

Description

Lionel Postwar # 59 Minuteman U.S. Air Force Switcher. All struts are perfect with no breaks!. Rear cab top has a small chip, one screw hole has a hairline crack and on one side the plastic is missing a bit where it meets the body. a small dent on the top hood. Decals and printing is all in great shape. Runs well but the typical coffee grinder sound!. No box or instructions. Runs F-N-R well. Please see all photos which evidence this train for sale.
Would look great on the train room shelf! Run it as well as that is what this was made for over 60 years ago!
Listing details:
Pictures are an integral part of the item description.
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Please remember this is a toy and over 60 years old. It may have some signs of minor wear not otherwise described herein.
Any track or other items in the photos and not included in this description are NOT included
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Please remember this item is over 60 years old and is not mint, nor is it represented to be in anything other than in used condition.
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