{"product_id":"lionel-726rr-vintage-o-1952-berkshire-2-8-4-die-cast-steam-locomotive-2046w-vg-box","title":"Lionel 726RR Vintage O 1952 Berkshire 2-8-4 Die-Cast Steam Locomotive \u0026 2046W VG\/Box","description":"Here is a Lionel 726RR Vintage O 1952 Berkshire 2-8-4 Die-Cast Steam Locomotive \u0026amp; 2046W T. The Berkshire -- modeled after a real-life Boston \u0026amp; Albany locomotive -- was a premium locomotive in the Lionel family. Introduced in 1946 as the 726 with a number change to 736 in 1950. Along with the legendary 773 Hudson and the colorful 746 Norfolk \u0026amp; Western J, many consider the 726 Berkshire and its scale-like 2426W tender among the nicest steam locomotive and tender combinations offered in the postwar era. The 736 Berkshire was essentially a 726 but with Magnetraction. The Korean War caused various material shortages in many industries. For Lionel, they were unable to obtain an adequate supply of aluminum and nickel required for Magnetraction. As a result, they were forced to re-introduce the Berkshire without Magnetraction and catalogued it as 726RR. \"RR\" indicates the locomotive was a re-run. Note that some early 1952 production Berkshires simply carried the plain 726 without the RR. However, those units had more in common with the 736 than the earlier 726. Features include a black painted die-cast shell with silver numbers, full complement of driving hardware, a three-position E-unit, a hinged boiler front, an operating headlight, an operating smoke unit, an ornamental bell and a decorative whistle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis item has been graded per TCA standards C-6: Very Good. This locomotive and tender show scratches and spots of paint loss throughout various sections of the shell and chassis. This car shows spots of rust on the chassis and trucks. Some of the marker jewels are missing. There is dirt, most likely axel grease, inside of the grooves of the wheels. 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 overall appearance of each item may be improved with a gentle and thorough cleaning. The instruction manual is not included. The original boxes are included. Locomotive box shows signs of taping from previous repair. Please check the photos for a detailed look at each 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 Yes (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"Minor abrasions, creases, small tears, color changes, soiling. Missing inner liners.\"\u003eP-6\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lionel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 726RR\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYears Manufactured:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1946 - 1952\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Berkshire\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 6255133. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6px !important; color: #d3d3d3 !important; line-height: 8px !important;\"\u003eTrainz Product Id: 12154258\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Lionel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44180004339834,"sku":"6255133","price":222.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/files\/20260715-155449-C5-Trainz-6255133-03.jpg?v=1784343822","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/lionel-726rr-vintage-o-1952-berkshire-2-8-4-die-cast-steam-locomotive-2046w-vg-box","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}