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Harold

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814r with a red roof
« on: September 23, 2024, 04:20:07 PM »
I just saw on E bay a 253 set with some extra cars.  There is a 814r with a red roof.  It shows wear and only shows metal in the scratches. 

I was not sure if I could show the picture here but it is under 253  and the picture shows a set box.

If anyone looks and knows if this is legitimate, it would be fun to know.

Thanks

Harold

Brian Miller

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Re: 814r with a red roof
« Reply #1 on: September 25, 2024, 06:38:41 PM »
Not legit.  The 814r reefer never came with a red roof.  Could be an orange roof that was changed out from a box car.

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Re: 814r with a red roof
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2024, 08:25:00 PM »
Harold - in teh future, copy and paste the ebay  url into the poist box so we can see the listing.

Like this:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/196668083503

That's a repainted gondola.

Lionel made 813 stock, 814 box car and matching 2813,2814 cars in cream and maroon. Maroon is redish.


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Re: 814r with a red roof
« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2024, 06:41:28 PM »
A repainted roof.   Clueless seller asking 3k for what is more like a 300 dollar set.  The loco has the e stamped on the door which may be scarce, but not 3 grand worth.