Lionel 218 Vintage O Santa Fe Alco Powered A Diesel Locomotive VG

Here is a Lionel 218 Vintage O Santa Fe Alco Powered A Diesel Locomotive. The 218 Santa Fe Alco was a common diesel in the Lionel Alco series in the early 1960s. Their five-year production run makes it an easy item to acquire. The 218s were usually produced as an AA unit -- except in 1961 when an AB combination was available in limited quantities. This is only a single powered A unit. Standard features include a plastic and metal construction, silver and red painted body with black lettering, front and rear non-operating couplers. It is also equipped with two-axle Magnetraction, three-position E-unit plus, functional horn and metal wheels and axles.

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-6: Very Good based on visual appearance. This item was tested and is not functional. The wheels show average run-time. Some trim elements are misaligned, bent, damaged or missing. This item show scratches, rust and spots of paint loss throughout various sections of the shell and chassis. This item show spots of rust on the chassis, axels, trucks and couplers. The overall appearance of each 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 each item. Overall condition is Very Good.

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

Manufacturer: Lionel
Model Number: 218
Years Manufactured: 1959 - 1963
Road Name: Atchison Topeka Santa Fe (ATSF)

Scale/Era: O Postwar
Model Type: Diesel Loco


The Trainz SKU for this item is 6213532.

Trainz Product Id: 11665147