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Need info on 261 lionel lines train set
From "Greenberg's Guide to Lionel Trains, 1901-1942":
261 STEAM: 1931, 2-4-2, similar to 262, except nonreversing. Die-cast zinc frame and sheet-metal boiler and cab, black gloss finish; brass/copper trim, red-spoked wheels, 9 3/4". With four-wheel black 257 brass-trimmed Tender. [Good Cond. - $130 as of 2005 Greenberg Price Guide]
529,530 PASSENGER CARS: 1931. Terra cotta body, cream trime, maroon frame, blue mottled celluloid upper window trim, copper journals. Included in Set 148 or 1148 with 261 Loco. [Good Cond. - $25 as of 2005 Greenberg Price Guide]