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Motor, Train Base, 12V Modern Type I with 2 round contact holes (Part 501a)

1980-1981RETIRED

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501a Motor, Train Base, 12V Modern Type I with 2 round contact holes
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 ALL YEARS
OVERALL RANK
5065
# PIECES
6(RANK: 5418)
# SETS
6(RANK: 4727)
# COLORS
2(RANK: 4704)

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