BRKN	Broken
CPLR	Coupler
DNW	Does not work
EX	Excellent Condition
FARR	Famous American Railroad sets Lionel
G	Good Condition
LN	Like New Condition
MPC	Model Products Corporation. A division of General Mills who purchased Lionel in 1970. This is a term that refers to Modern Lionel. Technically it is incorrect, because Lionel has changed hands several times since then. But MPC seems to be a convenient term.
MSG	Missing
NDS	Needs
REST	Restored
OB	Original Box
OSB	Original Set Box
STRS	Struts. Usually describing the condition of the window struts on Lionel Motorized Units.
SSS	Service Station Sets (Lionel)
TLC	Needs 'Tender Loving Care' Light maintenance such as lubing, cleaning, wiring, etc.

Revised 6/8/98