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Lionel ZW transformer 250 watts Run 4trains whistle dir Servicd LA City STICKER

$ 105.07

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Material: Bakelite
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Color: Black
  • Brand: Lionel
  • Era: Postwar
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • AKA: Football transformer
  • Grading: C-7 Excellent
  • Power: 250 watts
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Vintage (Y/N): Yes
  • Type: Transformer
  • Condition: CLEAN. Serviced and works great. Still has the original CITY OF LOS ANGELES sticker on the bottom. Read below for significance. Good cord. Bottom metal plate shows some oxidation and wear. SCROLL DOWN into the listing to see more pictures and to be able to enlarge.
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Variation: City of Los Angeles sticker
  • As seen in: Addams Family
  • MPN: ZW
  • Year: 1948
  • Scale: O

    Description

    Lionel ZW transformer 250 watts Run 4trains whistle dir Servicd LA City STICKER
    Lionel ZW transformer 250 watts Run 4trains whistle dir Servicd LA City STICKER
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    Description
    Her
    e's another listing by
    Lone Star Trains and Collectibles,
    Your Classic Era Train Headquarters!
    With City of Los Angeles permit sticker
    CLEAN and SERVICED
    You know the story on the NEW ZWs...a nice item, but in the 5-6 hundred dollar range, and not even available some parts of the year! Why not go for a classic:
    much less in price, and MUCH EASIER TO GET SERVICED!!
    You are looking at a nice CLEAN Lionel postwar original ZW transformer.  THIS one has been serviced and tested here at Lone Star Trains and is ready to play with NOW.  And for your safety, the cord has been inspected and is in good shape.
    It has
    VARIABLE controls for FOUR different loops of track, or 4 variable circuits
    new cord
    controls for whistle
    and direction
    and best of all, 250 watts
    Produced 1948-49
    A Sticker for City of Los Angeles approval
    And how about that awesome style of how the handles move up and down like a real throttle?  Just like the Addams Family...
    This ZW transformer is the most powerful transformer Lionel made back in the day. It has remained the style everyone wants and remembers.  THIS ONE has 250 watts of power and has four variable controls, (two of which have the whistle and direction controllers) so you can run trains and lots more with this one power supply.  Use one or two of the circuits for accessories!
    The unit is in cosmetically good shape and is just as nice inside.  The bakelite shell appears clean, and the handles move well.  You can see some light scratches in a few places on the shell, and you might consider polishing it if that sort of thing is important.
    We have provided you pictures of every angle.
    Includes a COPY of the original instructions.
    CONDITION:
    Serviced and works great. New cord. You can see some scratches here and there. There are some scratches and general wear in the top nameplate as pictured. New cord. Bottom metal plate has been repainted. SCROLL DOWN into the listing to see more pictures and to be able to enlarge.
    About the Sticker:
    In 1952-58, a few cities in the US had their own local electrical statuts that governed, yes, even toys. Los Angeles was one of these cities. The apprval sticker was put on the bottom to ensure customers that the unit was ready for safe and legal local use. Interestingly, THIS transformer was produced 1948-49, so this unit was either sent in for repair to Lionel and received the sticker upon return to LA, or perhaps the unit sat in the toy store until 1952 and got a sticker then.
    Payment
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    internationally
    .
    We work hard to ship out within 24 hours of receiving cleared payment.
    At our discretion, we may add, at our expense, signature confirmation and/or insurance to more expensive orders. These features require someone be present at time of delivery, so if you do not want this feature and accept responsibility for the shipment, please let us know ahead of time.
    Terms of Sale
    We appreciate every single sale and every single customer. Our goal is to have happy train folks worldwide.
    We do accept returns within 30 days. Unless there was an error on our end, return shipping is paid by the buyer and the price of the item is refunded upon receipt of iback at Lone Star Trains. If we made a mistake, we pay the return shipping. Items must be in the same condition as when we shipped. We cannot accept returns on orders that were shipped new and then opened. If there is a problem, such as an error in description or condition, we accept returns within 30 days.
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    Lone Star Trains & Collectibles, a family business, has been buying and selling trains, railroad-related items, and vintage toys for over 20 years. We have been with Ebay with fantastic feedback since its first year of operation. We are members of the Train Collectors Association and adhere to all the standards thereof. Be sure to visit our about me page to learn more about Lone Star Trains and Collectibles.
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