{"product_id":"lionel-59-vintage-o-air-force-minuteman-2-4-2-gas-turbine-switcher-vg-3","title":"Lionel 59 Vintage O Air Force Minuteman 2-4-2 Gas Turbine Switcher VG","description":"This is a Lionel 59 U.S. Air Force Minuteman Diesel Motorized Unit from 1962-63. This is one of Lionel's colectible 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 rame 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-6: Very Good. The window struts are free of cracks and breaks. The shell shows staining and is slightly discolored. This locomotive shows scratches and paint loss throughout various sections of the shell and chassis. This locomotive shows rust on the chassis and trucks. This item has been inspected by our repair shop. Please see the attached picture for inspection details and additional operation information. The instruction manual is not included. The original box is not included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item.\u003cbr\u003e 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=\"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 5815008. \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":44133030428794,"sku":"5815008","price":395.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/files\/20260602-125041-C5-Trainz-5815008-01_a7ebd596-11d2-4319-a572-54d2c9797281.jpg?v=1780691390","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/lionel-59-vintage-o-air-force-minuteman-2-4-2-gas-turbine-switcher-vg-3","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}