{"product_id":"lionel-2353-vintage-o-custom-illinois-central-f-3-aa-diesel-locomotive-set-2353","title":"Lionel 2353 Vintage O Custom Illinois Central F-3 AA Diesel Locomotive Set #2353","description":"Here is a Lionel 2353 Vintage O Custom Illinois Central F-3 AA Diesel Locomotive Set (1 powered \u0026amp; 1 dummy) #2353. Introduced in 1953, the 2353s were the successors to the 2343 Santa Fe F-3s. The 2353s differed in having no screen roof vents and no front handrails. These locomotives feature a battery operated horn, lights, die cast metal trucks, operating knuckle couplers on the front of both locomotives and fixed knuckle couplers on the rear, magnatraction and metal wheels and axles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis item has been graded per TCA standards (Restored\/Repainted) R-2: Fair based on visual appearance. These items show scratches, dents, cracks, and spots of paint loss throughout various sections of the shells and chassis'. The non powered locomotive has cracks in its paint. Both units stirrup steps are bent. The windshields are scratched and dirty. The powered locomotives shell is only half attached to the chassis. This item has been custom painted and decaled by the previous owner. The overall appearance of each 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 each item. 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 has been tested and operates as expected.\"\u003eFunctional\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom Painted\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lionel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2353\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYears Manufactured:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1953 - 1955\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illinois Central (IC)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\/Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e O Postwar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diesel Loco\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Trainz SKU for this item is 6225511. \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Lionel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44105449209978,"sku":"6225511","price":197.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/files\/U6225511-87069326.jpg?v=1773258834","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/lionel-2353-vintage-o-custom-illinois-central-f-3-aa-diesel-locomotive-set-2353","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}