Lionel 517 Vintage Standard Gauge Tinplate Red Caboose

This is a Lionel 517 Vintage Standard Gauge Tinplate Red Caboose from 1927-40. 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. The all-red 517 replaced the red and green 517 in the late 1930s, and it is seen a bit less often.

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-5: Good based on visual appearance. This item did not operate and is being sold As-Is. The roof is slightly loose. There are various spots of paint loss and scratches on the shell and undercarriage of the item. The trucks, wheels, and axels show heavy rust. There are spots rust on various spots of the shell and undercarriage. The wheels show average run-time. The item show signs of heavy previous use and storage. The overall appearance of this item may be improved with a gentle and thorough cleaning. The original box is not included. The instruction manual is not included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Good.

Condition: Good (C-5)
Operational Status: As is
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 6193007.

Trainz Product Id: 12819331