{"product_id":"lionel-59-vintage-o-air-force-minuteman-2-4-2-gas-turbine-switcher-ex","title":"Lionel 59 Vintage O Air Force Minuteman 2-4-2 Gas Turbine Switcher EX","description":"This is a Lionel 59 U.S. Air Force Minuteman Diesel Motorized Unit from 1962-63. This is one of Lionel's collectible motorized units that were produced in the postwar years. The 59 Minuteman is one of the more desirable and slightly hard to find units since it was only made in 1962 and 1963. Features include a die-cast frame, and open frame motor, a 3-position reverse unit, a decorative horn, metal side rods, operating metal knuckle couplers and metal wheels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis item has been graded per TCA standards C-7: Excellent based on visual appearance. There are light nicks and scratches on the surface of the shell and chassis. The wheels and rolling pickups show signs of average use. 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. This item has been serviced by our repair department. Please see the attached picture for inspection details and additional operation information. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Excellent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"C-7: All original: minute scratches and paint nicks; no rust or missing parts; no distortion of parts. 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-7\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperational Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"This item has been repaired and operates as expected.\"\u003eFunctional\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 59\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYears Manufactured:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1962 - 1963\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States Air Force (USAF\/USFU\/DAF\/DAFX)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\/Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e O Postwar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Motorized Units\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Trainz SKU for this item is 6255022. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6px !important; color: #d3d3d3 !important; line-height: 8px !important;\"\u003eTrainz Product Id: 11423340\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Lionel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44181474214010,"sku":"6255022","price":477.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/files\/20260720-101958-C5-Trainz-6255022-01.jpg?v=1784839805","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/lionel-59-vintage-o-air-force-minuteman-2-4-2-gas-turbine-switcher-ex","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}