prewar Lionel locomotive engines standard No 8, O 252 & 154 nyc for restoration

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3 pre war Lionel trains untested- so I’m not sure if the motors work or not so assume they don’t one that I have hopes for is the 154.
The 3 are Standard gauge Lionel No. 8, “O” gauge Lionel 252, “O” gauge Lionel 154. See pictures for paint and rust details.
Standard gauge Lionel No. 8: wheels are frozen rest of the parts seem to move with little force but
I can’t see inside if the top switches move things internally but it should be a contact switch for forward, reverse, and stop functions. The gears are rusted so that may be the season the wheels are not turning.
“O” gauge Lionel 154: wheels move all the way round together when one wheel is spun, all other parts seem to move with little force. I can’t see inside if the reverse, forward & stop switch moves things internally. there is an x mark in what looks to be sharpie or marker on the top. Best hopes for this one for the motor.
“O” gauge Lionel 252: one wheel moves freely on its own and the other 3 are frozen, rest of the parts seem to move with a little force.
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can’t see inside if the reverse, forward & stop switch moves things internally
Look at the photos for details. There doesn’t seem to be any rust holes that are all the way through that I can see. I have other photos and can alway pop more up if you need more details. Just ask.
I do combine shipping - I have a couple more higher end o gauge metal locomotives and tenders that will be posted up as well. Again untested and possible motor problems.