Description

Here is an American Flyer 303 Reading 4-4-2 Steam Locomotive and Tender. The locomotive features a motor, plastic construction, a smoking smoke stack, headlights, metal side rods, metal wheels and exquisite detail. The tender features plastic construction, diecast metal trucks, an operating knuckle coupler, metal/plastic wheels and metal axles.

Originally introduced in 1880 in the UK, the “Atlantic” or 4-4-2 would rise to prominence around the world in little to no time after its introduction. Respected and beloved around the world from the United States to Mozambique, the 4-4-2 found itself commissioned in various rail-yards across several continents. In the United States the 4-4-2 would sometimes be called the “Milwaukee” due to it running on the Milwaukee rail-road, but most would find that the “Atlantic” just rolled off the tongue a little bit better. In its construction the 4-4-2 saw an advantage over other locomotives thanks to its trailing wheels allowing for a deeper firebox in the driving wheels. Most of the Atlantic models would see their time in the spotlight come to an end, and would eventually go out of commission in the mid-20th century. Today handfuls exist in preservation status in various rail-road museums.

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-6: Very Good based on visual appearance. The wheels show average run-time. This locomotive and tender haven been tested. The illumination functioned intermittently, while the motor did not function. This locomotive and tender are being sold as is. This locomotive and tender shows scratches and paint loss throughout various sections of the shells and chassis. This locomotive and tender show rust on the chassis, trucks, wheels, and axels. The overall appearance of this item may be improved with a gentle and thorough cleaning. 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 Very Good.

Condition: Very Good (C-6)
Operational Status: As is
Original Box: No

Manufacturer: American Flyer
Model Number: 303
Years Manufactured: 1954 – 1956
Road Name: Reading (RDG)

Scale/Era: S Postwar
Model Type: Steam Loco

The Trainz SKU for this item is 6398339.

Trainz Product Id: 11378791