{"product_id":"lionel-681-vintage-o-6-8-6-die-cast-s2-steam-turbine-loco-with-2046w-tender-vg","title":"Lionel 681 Vintage O 6-8-6 Die-Cast S2 Steam Turbine Loco with 2046W Tender VG","description":"This is a Lionel 681 6-8-6 Die-Cast S2 Steam Locomotive with a 2046W Whistle Tender from 1950-53. Features include magnetraction, die-cast metal construction, a motor, a reverse unit, an operating headlight, an operating smoke unit, metal side rods, metal wheels and nice detail. The 681 is the same as the 671 and the 2020, but the 681 has magnetraction making it more desirable. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA powerful and innovative model, the 6-8-6 was a Steam locomotive introduced during the 20th century. The 6-8-6 was powerful at high speeds, and was initially seen as a possible challenger to the Diesel locomotives that were beginning to dominate rail-yards in North America. While the design was loved by many, the 6-8-6 would ultimately present too many problems in both maintenance and performance before actually being scrapped for good by 1960. No known 6-8-6 models exist today as the focus greatly shifted to diesel models by the 1960s. This won't stop you from running this legendary model, and with this breathtaking replica, you'll feel like you're in the cab of your very own real-life 6-8-6!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis item has been graded per TCA standards C-6: Very Good based on visual appearance. There are scratches, paint chips, and small spots of rust on the chassis of the locomotive. The overall appearance of this item may be improved with a gentle and thorough cleaning. The tender has rust spots on the wheels, trucks, chassis, pickups, and couplers. The overall appearance of this item may be improved with a gentle and thorough cleaning. The instruction manuals are not included. The original boxes are not included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. 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 tested 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 681\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYears Manufactured:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1950 - 1953\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 6097120. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6px !important; color: #d3d3d3 !important; line-height: 8px !important;\"\u003eTrainz Product Id: 11449332\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Lionel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44119999414394,"sku":"6097120","price":168.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/files\/U6097120-4E2FB5C5.jpg?v=1778181059","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/lionel-681-vintage-o-6-8-6-die-cast-s2-steam-turbine-loco-with-2046w-tender-vg","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}