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Here is a Lionel 6-8578 O Gauge New York Central Motorized Ballast Tamper Car from 1985. This is a reissue of the Postwar Era 54 Ballast Tamper. It features a set of small pile drivers on the front that move up and down and "tamp" down the ballast rock along the track. The tamping action is controlled by track activators. When the tamping action is activated, the motor slows down to half speed.
This item has been graded per TCA standards C-7: Excellent based on visual appearance. This item shows some scratches on the shell and chassis. This item is in overall excellent condition, free of broken trim pieces. The rails show slight bends in them. This item has been out on display previously and its overall appearance could be significantly improved with a thorough dusting or a light wipe down. The instruction manual is not included. The original box is included. Overall condition is Excellent.
Condition: Excellent (C-7) Operational Status:Functional Original Box: Yes (P-7)
Manufacturer: Lionel Model Number: 6-8578 Years Manufactured: 1985 - 1987 Road Name: New York Central (NYC)
Scale/Era: O MPC Model Type: Motorized Units
The Trainz SKU for this item is 6401735.
Trainz Product Id: 11402362
WARNING:
This product can expose you to chemicals including but not limited to lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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