{"product_id":"lionel-517-vintage-standard-gauge-tinplate-red-caboose-with-black-roof-1","title":"Lionel 517 VIntage Standard Gauge Tinplate Red Caboose with Black Roof","description":"This is a Lionel 517 Vintage Standard Gauge Tinplate Red Caboose with Black Roof from the late 1920s and early 1930s. This is the special 'coal train' 517 with a black roof. Features include interior illumination, all tinplate construction, link couplers, tinplate trucks with journals, metal wheels and axles. This caboose is part of Lionel's 500 series standard gauge freight cars which are a bit smaller than the 200 series large freight cars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePer our grading of this item, it is equivalent to the TCA rating of R-4: Very Good -- Restored to a general high standard. However, noticeable differences exist particularly with respect to the color, finish, and texture of paint when compared to an original piece. The lights on the item did not operate and is being sold As-Is. This item was repainted by the previous owner. There are imperfections in the paint. This item appears to have been run, and displays overall signs of previous use. There are nicks and scratches on the shell and chassis of this item. The wheels show signs of average run time. The instruction manual is not included. The original box is not included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at the item. Overall condition is Restored - Very Good.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Restored - Very Good (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"R-4: Restored to a general high standard. 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-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\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Repainted\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lionel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 517\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYears Manufactured:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1927 - 1940\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lionel\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 6193018. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6px !important; color: #d3d3d3 !important; line-height: 8px !important;\"\u003eTrainz Product Id: 11446264\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Lionel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44097678082170,"sku":"6193018","price":71.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/files\/U6193018-B46F2ED1.jpg?v=1770757682","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/lionel-517-vintage-standard-gauge-tinplate-red-caboose-with-black-roof-1","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}