{"product_id":"lionel-6-35481-o-gauge-new-york-central-m-498-jet-non-powered-add-on-car-ln-box","title":"Lionel 6-35481 O Gauge New York Central M-498 Jet Non-Powered Add-On Car LN\/Box","description":"Here is a Lionel 6-35481 O Gauge New York Central M-498 Jet Non-Powered Add-On Car. Dubbed the “Black Beetle”, the M-497 jet-powered rail car was a unique experiment in American railroad history. Researching the feasibility of high-speed commuter transportation, the NYC Railroad conducted speed tests in 1966 with a modified RDC passenger car. Through the aid of a B-36 bomber engine strapped to its roof, the M-497 “Black Beetle” was tested and hit a new American speed record of 183 miles per hour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarly in 2010, Lionel released its own version of the M-497 Jet-powered car. We are now proud to offer a special add-on passenger car that matches the original New York Central jet car paint scheme. Dubbed #498, this passenger car is fitted with side skirts and interior illumination.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures:\u003cbr\u003e * Die-cast metal trucks\u003cbr\u003e * Interior lighting\u003cbr\u003e * Metal frame\u003cbr\u003e * Detailed overhead vents and louvers\u003cbr\u003e * Silhouettes in windows\u003cbr\u003eGauge: Traditional O Gauge\u003cbr\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003eLength: 16 ½”\u003cbr\u003eRailLine: New York Central\u003cbr\u003eMinimum Curve: O-31\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis item has been graded per TCA standards C-8: Like New. This item appears to have been run sparingly, and displays overall signs of very light previous use. The original paint is in great shape, and the rest of the unit displays a like-new overall finish. The instruction manual is included. The original box is included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Like New.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like New (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"C-8: Complete, all original, no rust, may show some sign of being run and\/or age. 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-8\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperational Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"The condition of this item leads us to believe it is fully functional.\"\u003eFunctional\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"Handling indentions, minute edge wear, small creases.\"\u003eP-7\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lionel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-35481\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e New York Central (NYC)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\/Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e O Modern\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Motorized Units\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Trainz SKU for this item is 6289237. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6px !important; color: #d3d3d3 !important; line-height: 8px !important;\"\u003eTrainz Product Id: 11626483\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Lionel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44123315208314,"sku":"6289237","price":265.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/files\/20260513-090029-C5-Trainz-6289237-03_07336725-29c2-458c-b580-09d7e34f7077.jpg?v=1779119173","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/lionel-6-35481-o-gauge-new-york-central-m-498-jet-non-powered-add-on-car-ln-box","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}