You are looking at a super MTH Tinplate Traditions release from way back in 1999.
This one is the best of both worlds--the exact look of the classic Lionel standard gauge cars with the brand new parts and shine of a new item. Put this looker out on display and don't worry about a thing. Let everyone ooh and ahhh.
This is an earlier MTH tinplate item. As such, it is not one you see for sale all that often.
FEATURES OF THIS CAR INCLUDES:
- MTH 816
- Black version with Nickel Trim
- Coal load
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Nickel trim
- All metal
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Operating box couplers
- Operating coal bay doors
- brightly painted baked enamel finish
- stamped steel body and chassis
- metal wheels & axles
- Operates on O Gauge track
CONDITION: C-8 Looks like new. Coal bay doors open and close. Couplers show some chemical white specs from sitting in box. BOX is P-7 with light creases.