Vintage Carlisle & Finch Rare 2" Gauge #4 Steam Locomotive B&O Tender

Description

For auction is a vintage Carlisle & Finch early 2" gauge #4 steam locomotive B&O tender. In nice shape for it's age but does have a few issues.  The drawbar is not original and the paint is a bit rough
. You will receive exactly what is shown so please check the pics. Check back, many more listings coming. I do reduce shipping on multiple purchases. (BL)
IF YOU WIN MULTIPLE AUCTIONS PLEASE WAIT FOR COMBINED INVOICE.  IF YOU DO NOT WAIT FOR COMBINED INVOICE, ALL ITEMS WILL SHIP SEPARATELY.
ORIGINAL BOX/ PACKAGE:
NO
My grading is based on TCA grading standards for trains which is a bit different from Ebay's grading standards:
C-10
Mint
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Brand New
: all original; unused and unblem- ished.
C-9
Factory New
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Brand New
: all original; unused; may evidence factory rubs and the slightest evidence of handling, shipping and having been test run at the factory.
C-8
Like New
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Complete all original
: no rust, no miss- ing parts; may show effects of being on display and/or age; may have been run.
C-7
Excellent
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all original
: minute scratches and paint
nicks; no rust and no missing parts; no distortion of component
parts.
C-6
Very Good
: Minor scratches and paint nicks, minor
spots of surface rust, free of dents. May have minor parts re- placed.
C-5
Good
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Sign of play wear
: scratches and minor paint loss. Small dents, minor surface rust. Evidence of heavy use.
C-4
Fair
: Scratched, moderate paint loss, dented missing parts, surface rust. Evidence of heavy use.
C-3
Poor
—
Requires major body repair
: Heavily
scratched, major rust and missing parts. Restoration candidate.
C-2
Restoration required
. C-1
Junk—parts value only
.
I will reduce shipping on multiple items. PLEASE contact me within two days of the auctions end to notify me as to how and when you will be paying.
If you are bidding on additional items, please let me know. If I do not hear from you I will send an unpaid item reminder on the 6th day.
INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS
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PLEASE READ: Due to the loss of several packages via USPS International First Class mail being untrackable, unless you have bought from me regularly in the past, I will now have to ship all items PRIORITY MAIL INTERNATIONAL. With the exception of the following countries, where the USPS now offers 1st class WITH delivery confirmation: Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Great Britain, Italy, Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland. The reason being is that this is a trackable method of shipment which is required via PayPal to prove it was shipped to the customer. Sorry about any inconvenience. Also, I will not lie on the customs form, so do not ask me to declare a lesser value or mark as a gift. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. If you have any issues when you recieve this please contact me.
I describe these as best I can and try to be honest and upfront and take good pictures so you see what you are getting. If there is a problem with the item, I pay return shipping. If you change your mind and simply want to return it, buyer pays return shipping.