1999 RELEASE IN THE CENTURY CLUB BOXCAR SERIES
WOW. You are looking at a hard to find boxcar. This was the among the first boxcars released in the Century Club series, celebrating 100 years, 1900-2000. These were only offered to existing Century Club members by exclusive invitation. As the first, it is of course the most highly sought after.
THIS one honors the classic #2333 New York Central F-3 diesel engine.
FEATURES:
- Die-cast sprung trucks
- Die-cast operating knuckle couplers
- Metal wheels & axles
- Metal chassis
- Metal door guides
- Opening doors
- Brake wheel
- Length: 10-1/2"
Lionel produced Century Club items in limited quantities and only sold them to Lionel Century Club Members who had to pay a membership fee in advance to be eligible to purchase Century Club items.
Lionel Century Club items were produced in limited quantities and only available for sale to Lionel Century Club Members who had to pay a membership fee just to be eligible to purchase one of these fine models which were Made in America. This has already become a collectors item and is in high demand by collectors who want the very best that Lionel made.
CONDITION: C-7-. Looks excellent but does have a few rust spots on the frame underneath and some light oxidation in a few spots on the boxcar door rails. Still, a nice looking boxcar. No box.