Pre-War Metal Lionel Model Railroad O Gauge and similar items

Nice model RR car from a set that was just auctioned locally, individually. I was outbid on all but a few cars, when collectors are present they usually outbid any dealers however I was able to win a few to offer here. Nice condition and functions perfectly. I did find a few similar and they are described as pre-war. Few families in America in the forties through the sixties did not have some kind of model train set, and many of these saw the light of day only at Christmas and were found under the tree. I at least suspect such with this car as the only wear you would notice is to the top and there is a small space with the paint scraped off.