Description

This is a Lionel 8900 Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Diecast 4-6-2 Steam Locomotive and Tender from 1979. This engine headed up the Santa Fe Famous American Railroad Set #1 from that year. It features magne-traction, the electronic mighty sound of steam, puffing smoke, working headlight, transformer controlled forward and neutral and reverse and a powerful Pullmor motor.

Introduced in its prototype form in the late 19th century, the 4-6-2 would take the world by storm at the turn of the 20th century, being seen as one of the biggest innovation in the history of locomotives — the 4-6-2 would quickly finds its place in rail-yards across the world. Heralded for its ability to haul passengers, the 4-6-2 was a versatile model hauling freight and coal as well, with tank variants being introduced later during the 20th century. Traveling at speeds upwards of 100mph the 4-6-2was featured on rail-ways ranging from Argentina to Egypt, and all the way to the far East in China! Now’s your chance to add some history to your collection.

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-8: Like New based on visual appearance. A layer of shelf dust has settled onto the shell. The wheels and rolling pickups show signs of average use. The instruction manual is included. The original box is included. Overall condition is Like New.

Condition: Like New (C-8)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-6)

Manufacturer: Lionel
Model Number: 6-8900
Years Manufactured: 1979 – 1979
Road Name: Atchison Topeka Santa Fe (ATSF)

Scale/Era: O MPC
Model Type: Steam Loco

The Trainz SKU for this item is 6360799.

Trainz Product Id: 11402603