{"product_id":"fine-art-models-1-32-scale-brass-john-bull-steam-locomotive-tender-mt-box-1","title":"Fine Art Models 1:32 Scale BRASS John Bull Steam Locomotive \u0026 Tender MT\/Box","description":"Fine Art Models 1:32 Scale BRASS John Bull Steam Locomotive \u0026amp; Tender\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis model was built in 1998 and released in 1996, and features beautiful brass construction and detailing. A total of 75 models were made!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe John Bull is America’s oldest surviving locomotive. It was made by the English firm, Stephensons, for the Camden and Amboy Railroad in New Jersey, and assembled by Isaac Dripps in 1831. Dripps furnished a pilot, running on an axle of its own in front, which both steadied the engine and saved it from derailment if it encountered a stray cow; hence the often-used term cowcatcher for a locomotive pilot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd, just as interesting as the locomotive, is the classic bridge it ran over in the 1830s. When we located the plans for the locomotive we also accidentally found the plans for this bridge, so we decided it would make a great presentation to build the bridge as well. The bridge features individually spiked rails, tapered oak beams and stone abutments on either end. The two bridge beams are brass and assembled just as the real beams were.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe John Bull and Bridge can be seen on display at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. In addition, a working replica is operated by the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDue to this item being in MINT CONDITION, we are unable to identify and provide a serial number without unwrapping and possibly damaging this beautiful model. The photos are from a previous listing to show the contents. Overall condition is Mint.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mint (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"C-10: Brand New: all original; unused and unblemished. 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-10\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperational Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"The condition of this item leads us to believe it is fully functional.\"\u003eFunctional\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"Minor abrasions, creases, small tears, color changes, soiling. Missing inner liners.\"\u003eP-6\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine Art Models\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e **** No Road Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\/Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e G Scale\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steam Loco\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Trainz SKU for this item is 5262207. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6px !important; color: #d3d3d3 !important; line-height: 8px !important;\"\u003eTrainz Product Id: 12648980\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Fine Art Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44176447176826,"sku":"5262207","price":989.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/files\/20230501-111707-C2-Trainz-5262209_006_88991dc5-c8a0-4c3a-a856-9793582aa36b.jpg?v=1783368876","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/fine-art-models-1-32-scale-brass-john-bull-steam-locomotive-tender-mt-box-1","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}