Lionel OO Train Set High Detail 3 Rail W/ Original Boxes & Track Prewar

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Welcome friends!!!
You are bidding on an unbelievably nice Prewar Lionel OO Train Set. This is a High Detail 3 Rail set W/ Original Boxes, packing & Track.
This set is as I purchased it with the exception that I switched out one curved section of track because it was chipped. I believe some of the boxes may not have been original to this set. There are price stamps and writing on a couple that lead me to believe that someone was trying to fill in the missing boxes for the set. Also, the boxcar is a 0044 (2 rail high detail) and will run on 3 rail, but does not make it a 0080 set. (Which I believe someone was attempting to assemble)
I purchased the set under the impression that it had been restored. I consulted some collectors more familiar with examples in this condition and was informed that it is actually original condition. As I prefer to run my trains, and some of this set is near mint, I have decided to sell it to someone who can truly appreciate its condition. I usually take pretty good pictures, but they really don’t do this set justice.
The wheels appear to have some type of dried lubricant on them. The engine seems to have a little more handling wear than the rest of the set, but functions very well. The pilot truck seems to be missing a spring as it does not support the front of the locomotive properly for operation on my layout. It is also missing the feedwater pump cap. The track could use a good cleaning, but is otherwise complete.
All parts of this set will be packed and shipped with the greatest of care. Thanks for looking and happy bidding.