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sadly Adam, you would be right, it present condition they're pretty rough.. but... Lionel made some tuff toys... if you were determined to get some of that stuff back in operational order (say the 736 berk...) just like with our Mopars, there are tons of people repopping parts (plus plenty of people that scavanged parts over the years and sell them.. that stuff can be brought back to life for sure.. While I understand what you say about 'probably storing them for life' lol.. I am of a differant mindset, Id get a few pieces out, clean them up and display them..