Finally found and purchased an all original 1937 700ew!! It was a small fortune and my wife looked at me like I was crazy and seemed confused on to why I would make such a purchase. I never grew up playing with Lionel trains, however I have gotten into the hobby a few years ago because of a conversation I had with my grandfather one Christmas. After dinner, while opening presents, I asked my grandfather what was a gift he always wanted and never received. He said he was blessed to have survived the depression and the war. Blessed to have had a loving family, children and friends money could not buy. He had most of what he needed and some items he enjoyed, but as teenager in 1937 he visited family in New York City. While there he walked past a Lionel display case and saw the 700e. He went inside but after discovering the price he knew it wasn't a purchase that could be made. Many years later, he bought my uncle a Lionel set in the 1960s but what happened to it he didn't know. It been 5 years now since he passed, and with the holidays fast approaching I'd thought I'd honor the man who taught me so much by sharing this story. This train will now be just a small reminder and family heirloom to be passed down. Enjoy the pics!!!
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