You are looking at a super Lionel Classics release from way back in 1989--that's right, 35 years ago! Before there was Tinplate Traditions or Lionel Corporation Tinplate...there was LIONEL CLASSICS.
This one is the best of both worlds--the exact look of the classic Lionel prewar series O gauge with the brand new parts and shine of a new item.
It is a remake of the old classic Lionel O Gauge #44 Freight Special set. It has some neat freight cars such as the dual searchlight car and the neat black hopper.
INCLUDES:
- 44E Electric locomotive with an E unit for forward, neutral and reverse,
- 8816 dark blue 2-bay hopper with opening hatches,
- 8820 an operating searchlight car with rotating lights,
- 8814 boxcar with sliding doors
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8817 low cupola caboose.
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Features
- all tinplate construction,
- baked enamel finish,
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metal wheels and axles
- all tinplate construction,
CONDITION: C-8. Looks like new cosmetically. Engine has been tested and runs, lights and reverses. In one direction, every other time you cycle to it, it stalls. Cycle again, and it is just fine. Lock in forward and of course not an issue. Searchlight car works. One light flickers and may need to be replaced. Box is P-5 with rubs, creasing, holes and a tear.