Here is a Lionel 3814 Operating Merchandise Car from the early 1940s. The 3814 was among the first of Lionel's remote controlled operating cars, and this it the later, harder to find version with rubber stamped lettering. This operating merchandise car features two metal couplers, brakewheels, sliding doors, and metal wheels. When activated by a RCS or UCS track section the door opens and the merchandise cubes fly out.
This item has been graded per TCA standards C-5: Good based on visual appearance. This item has not been tested and is being sold As-Is. This item appears to have been run, and displays overall signs of previous heavy use and storage. The item has paint rash throughout the shell. There are nicks and scratches on the shell and chassis of this item. There are various spots of paint loss on the item. The chassis and other metal parts show spots of discoloration. The wheels show signs of moderate run-time. This item has been out on display previously and its overall appearance could be significantly improved with a thorough dusting or a light wipe down. The instruction manual is not included. The original box is included is completely falling apart and incomplete. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Good.
Condition: Good (C-5) Operational Status:As is Original Box: Yes (P-3)
Manufacturer: Lionel Model Number: 3814 Years Manufactured: 1939 - 1942 Road Name: Lionel Lines
Scale/Era: O Prewar Model Type: Freight Cars
The Trainz SKU for this item is 6316148.
Trainz Product Id: 11444347
WARNING:
This product can expose you to chemicals including but not limited to lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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