{"product_id":"american-flyer-303-vintage-s-reading-4-4-2-steam-locomotive-tender-2","title":"American Flyer 303 Vintage S Reading 4-4-2 Steam Locomotive \u0026 Tender","description":"Here is an American Flyer 303 Reading 4-4-2 Steam Locomotive and Tender. The locomotive features a motor, plastic construction, a smoking smoke stack, headlights, metal side rods, metal wheels and exquisite detail. The tender features plastic construction, diecast metal trucks, an operating knuckle coupler, metal\/plastic wheels and metal axles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginally introduced in 1880 in the UK, the \"Atlantic\" or 4-4-2 would rise to prominence around the world in little to no time after its introduction. Respected and beloved around the world from the United States to Mozambique, the 4-4-2 found itself commissioned in various rail-yards across several continents. In the United States the 4-4-2 would sometimes be called the \"Milwaukee\" due to it running on the Milwaukee rail-road, but most would find that the \"Atlantic\" just rolled off the tongue a little bit better. In its construction the 4-4-2 saw an advantage over other locomotives thanks to its trailing wheels allowing for a deeper firebox in the driving wheels. Most of the Atlantic models would see their time in the spotlight come to an end, and would eventually go out of commission in the mid-20th century. Today handfuls exist in preservation status in various rail-road museums.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis item has been graded per TCA standards C-5: Good based on visual appearance. There are heavy nicks, scratches, and spots of surface rust present on the locomotive and tender. Additionally, signs of paint wear, chips, and discoloration due to aging are visible throughout their surfaces. The overall appearance of these items may be improved with a gentle and thorough cleaning. When tested, this item did not respond at all on the track and is being sold AS-IS. The original box is not included. The instruction manual is not included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Good.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"C-5: Signs of play wear, scratches, minor paint loss. Small dents, minor rust. Evidence of heavy use. Standards for all toy train related accessory items apply to the visual appearance of the item and do not consider the operating functionality of the equipment. Condition and Grading Standards are subjective, at best, and are intended to act as a guide.\"\u003eC-5\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperational Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"SOLD AS-IS. It is either untested or was confirmed as non-functional.\"\u003eAs is\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Flyer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 303\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYears Manufactured:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1954 - 1956\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reading (RDG)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\/Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e S Postwar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steam Loco\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Trainz SKU for this item is 6412231. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6px !important; color: #d3d3d3 !important; line-height: 8px !important;\"\u003eTrainz Product Id: 11378791\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"American Flyer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44221310566522,"sku":"6412231","price":34.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/files\/U6412231-D3C593A0.jpg?v=1791333686","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/american-flyer-303-vintage-s-reading-4-4-2-steam-locomotive-tender-2","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}