{"product_id":"lionel-646-vintage-o-custom-b-o-4-6-4-die-cast-steam-locomotive-tender-4579","title":"Lionel 646 Vintage O Custom B\u0026O 4-6-4 Die-Cast Steam Locomotive \u0026 Tender #4579","description":"This is a from Lionel 646 Vintage O Custom B\u0026amp;O 4-6-4 Die-Cast Steam Locomotive \u0026amp; Tender #4579 1956-58. The locomotive features die-cast metal construction, a decorative bell, a motor, a reverse unit, an operating headlight, an operating smoke unit, metal side rods, metal wheels, and exquisite detail. The tender features a whistle, die-cast trucks, knuckle coupler, and metal wheels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnown as the Baltic in Europe and the Hudson in North America, the 4-6-4 was introduced in the early 20th century finding success in hauling freight and as a shunting model. Their use would initially find great success on North American railways before eventually becoming mainstays in rail-yards around the world!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis item has been graded per TCA standards (Restored\/Repainted) R-2: Fair based on visual appearance. The previous owner has removed the tender's circuit board. The tender's coupler spring does not open up. The light is dim during operation. The locomotive and tender show scratches and spots of paint loss throughout various sections of the shell and chassis. The locomotive and tender show rust throughout various sections of 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. Overall condition is Restored - Fair.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Restored - Fair (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"R-2: A non-professional restoration: Color, texture and finish clearly different from the original. 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.\"\u003eR-2\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\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom Painted\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lionel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 646\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYears Manufactured:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1956 - 1958\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lionel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\/Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e O Postwar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steam Loco\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Trainz SKU for this item is 6278923. \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Lionel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44122118324346,"sku":"6278923","price":148.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/files\/20260512-094727-C5-Trainz-6278923-01.jpg?v=1778790795","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/lionel-646-vintage-o-custom-b-o-4-6-4-die-cast-steam-locomotive-tender-4579","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}