{"product_id":"lionel-6-8901-houston-tinplate-society-tank-car-ex","title":"Lionel 6-8901 Houston Tinplate Society Tank Car EX","description":"The Sam Houston Mint Car is a is a Lionel mint car (6445 postwar style) and features a metal frame, couplers, diecast sprung trucks, and No. 8900 reporting mark. The \"1838\" number at the center of the car commemorates the year that Houston was the Capitol of the Republic of Texas. The car is decorated in our red, white and blue \"Lone Star\"© paint scheme. The letters \"HTOS\" are displayed on one end of the car, while the words \"Houston Tinplate Operators Society\" appear on the opposite end. A small image of Texas is painted on the side of the car with a star marking the location of Houston. Clear windows protect the \"gold bullion\" and a replica of a Republic of Texas \"Three Dollar Bill\" from thieves. Also, included with each car is a short history of the Republic of Texas and its currency. This car features a metal frame, couplers, die-cast metal sprung trucks, die-cast metal operating knuckle couplers, and metal wheels and axles. This car is uncatalogued and a very limited issue - only 250 were made.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis item has been graded per TCA standards C-7: Excellent based on visual appearance. The wheels show average run-time. The plastic trim on the ends and top platform are broken and loose. The plastic ladder segments are loose. The original box is not included. The instruction manual is not included. 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 does not require testing.\"\u003eNot Applicable\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 6-8901\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYears Manufactured:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2004 - 2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e **** No Road Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\/Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e O Modern\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freight Cars \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Trainz SKU for this item is 6296031. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6px !important; color: #d3d3d3 !important; line-height: 8px !important;\"\u003eTrainz Product Id: 11402604\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Lionel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44123819966586,"sku":"6296031","price":37.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/files\/U6296031-40C0A9D5.jpg?v=1779204686","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/lionel-6-8901-houston-tinplate-society-tank-car-ex","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}