{"product_id":"lionel-497-vintage-o-operating-coaling-station","title":"Lionel 497 Vintage O Operating Coaling Station","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-4: Fair based on visual appearance. This item has its wires exposed. the tray for this item is loose. There are light nicks and scratches on the surface of this item. The overall appearance of this item may be improved with a gentle and thorough cleaning. The original box is not included. The instruction manual is not included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Fair.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fair (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"C-4: Scratched, moderate paint loss, dented missing parts, surface rust. Evidence of heavy use. 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-4\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 No\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 6228090. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6px !important; color: #d3d3d3 !important; line-height: 8px !important;\"\u003eTrainz Product Id: 11400439\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Lionel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44108715163770,"sku":"6228090","price":49.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/files\/U6228090-E70827C0.jpg?v=1774396680","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/lionel-497-vintage-o-operating-coaling-station","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}