{"product_id":"lionel-497-vintage-o-operating-coaling-station-vg-box","title":"Lionel 497 Vintage O Operating Coaling Station VG\/Box","description":"This is a Lionel 497 Vintage O Operating Coaling Station from 1953-58. This neat accessory is part of Lionel‘s long line of coal loading and unloading accessories. The 497 features both loading and unloading action. First, the 497 will automatically unload a 3459 or 3469 coal dump car. Then, the bin rises to the top of the tower and dumps the coal into the tower. Lastly, the coal is dropped back into the waiting car at the flip of a lever. It measures approximately 10\" inches long by 6.5\" inches wide by 10\" inches tall. This is a really neat vintage item to add to your collection!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis item has been graded per TCA standards C-6: Very Good based on visual appearance. This item shows scratches and paint loss in various areas f the body, detail pieces, and base. This item shows spots of rust on the body and base. The roof and bottom bucket come out of place easily when touched. Several of the metal hardware pieces are bent. The overall appearance of this item may be improved with a gentle and thorough cleaning. This item did not work when tested and is being sold as is. The instruction manual is not included. The original box is included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Very Good.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"C-6: Minor scratches and paint nicks, minor surface rust, no dents. Minor parts replaced. 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-6\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 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 Lionel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 497\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYears Manufactured:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1953 - 1958\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lionel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\/Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e O Postwar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buildings - Assembled\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Trainz SKU for this item is 6252469. \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Lionel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44180002242682,"sku":"6252469","price":39.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/files\/U6252469-D4A8AF04.jpg?v=1784343701","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/lionel-497-vintage-o-operating-coaling-station-vg-box","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}