Lionel 6-271296 O Gauge Norfolk & Western 3-Bay Open Hopper #10717 MT/Box

Here we have a Lionel 6-271296 O Gauge Norfolk & Western 3-Bay Open Hopper #10717. Since the 1960’s, high capacity 3-bay open-top hoppers have been a common sight on the railroads. Used initially in dedicated unit coal train service, these cars were also used for sand, stone, ore, scrap metal, and other services. The basic design, originally built and tested by Pennsylvania, Norfolk & Western, and Chesapeake & Ohio, was later adopted by a multitude of railroads to become a modern-era hopper standard. Features include Die-cast metal sprung trucks for improved tracking, especially through switches, Operating couplers—uncouple cars automatically with a remote-control or uncoupling track section, Scale proportions, Super-detailed with many separately applied metal parts, Prototypical paint schemes, Minimum Curve: O-31 (Except where noted), Perfectly sized to match Lionel Standard O Locomotives, All-new tooling, Hidden uncoupling tabs, Die-cast metal frame and body, Rotating bearing caps, Removable single-piece coal load, Opening bottom hatches, Single and 3-Pack hoppers available with unique sequential numbers Gauge: Standard O, Minimum Curve: O-31, Dimensions: Length: 12 3/4 inches, RailLine: Norfolk & Western.

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-10: Mint based on visual appearance. This item is all original; unused and unblemished. Photos from a previous listing have been used to show this item outside of the box. The original box is included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Mint.

Condition: Mint (C-10)
Operational Status: Not Applicable
Original Box: Yes (P-10)

Manufacturer: Lionel
Model Number: 6-27129
Years Manufactured: 2006 - 2006
Road Name: Norfolk & Western (NW)

Scale/Era: O Modern
Model Type: Freight Cars


The Trainz SKU for this item is 6195098.

Trainz Product Id: 11398326