{"product_id":"ives-195-vintage-standard-gauge-tinplate-caboose-1","title":"Ives 195 Vintage Standard Gauge Tinplate Caboose","description":"Here is an Ives 195 Vintage Standard Gauge Tinplate Caboose. The caboose was one of Ives most delightful wide gauge cars and represented the virtues and dilemmas of built-up construction. The charm of the caboose was in large part the result of the intricate piece-work created Ives soldering technique. Some of the pieces added to the caboose body were window frame sills, tool box, cupola, smokestack assembly, end railings and brake wheel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis item has been graded per TCA standards (Restored\/Repainted) R-2: Fair based on visual appearance. There is some warping and dents to this item. The previous owner repainted this, but the paint is in bad shape. There is some rust to the item. There are a few missing trim pieces for the product. There are nicks, scratches, and imperfections to the car. There are spots of missing paint and deeper scratches on some of the car. The overall appearance of this item may be improved with a gentle and thorough cleaning. The instruction manual is not included. The original box is not included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. \u003cbr\u003e Overall condition is Restored - Fair.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Restored - Fair (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"R-2: A non-professional restoration: Color, texture and finish clearly different from the original. 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.\"\u003eR-2\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperational Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"This item does not require testing.\"\u003eNot Applicable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Repainted\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ives\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 195\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYears Manufactured:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1921 - 1930\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ives\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\/Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e Std Gauge Vintage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freight Cars \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Trainz SKU for this item is 6180162. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6px !important; color: #d3d3d3 !important; line-height: 8px !important;\"\u003eTrainz Product Id: 11385969\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Ives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44122107019386,"sku":"6180162","price":49.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/files\/U6180162-035B5755.jpg?v=1778790323","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/ives-195-vintage-standard-gauge-tinplate-caboose-1","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}