Lionel 517 VIntage Standard Gauge Tinplate Red Caboose with Black Roof VG

This is a Lionel 517 Vintage Standard Gauge Tinplate Red Caboose with Black Roof from the late 1920s and early 1930s. This is the special 'coal train' 517 with a black roof. Features include interior illumination, all tinplate construction, link couplers, tinplate trucks with journals, metal wheels and axles. This caboose is part of Lionel's 500 series standard gauge freight cars which are a bit smaller than the 200 series large freight cars.

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-6: Very Good based on visual appearance. The roof piece is slight misaligned. This car shows scratches and paint loss throughout various sections of the shell and chassis. This car shows rust on the chassis and trucks. 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: Functional
Original Box: No

Manufacturer: Lionel
Model Number: 517
Years Manufactured: 1927 - 1940
Road Name: Lionel

Scale/Era: Std Gauge Vintage
Model Type: Freight Cars


The Trainz SKU for this item is 6262856.

Trainz Product Id: 11446264