Lionel 2353 Vintage Santa Fe F-3 AA Diesel Locomotive Set #2353 – Your Source for Gaming Essentials

Description

Here is a Lionel 2353 Vintage Santa Fe F-3 AA Diesel Locomotive Set (1 powered & 1 dummy) #2353. Introduced in 1953, the 2353s were the successors to the 2343 Santa Fe F-3s. The 2353s differed in having no screen roof vents and no front handrails. These locomotives feature a battery operated horn, lights, die cast metal trucks, operating knuckle couplers on the front of both locomotives and fixed knuckle couplers on the rear, magnatraction and metal wheels and axles.

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-5: Good based on visual appearance. The locomotives have operating issues form rusting and cut wiring. These items are being sold AS-IS. The battery covers on the fuel tanks of both units is heavily corroded with the surrounding area showing corrosion as well. The powered locomotive is missing a number board. The port-hole windows have yellowed on both units. Both units have heavily flaked nose decals. The wheels on both units are heavily rusted and corroded. Each locomotive shows scratches and paint loss throughout various sections of the shell and chassis. Each locomotive shows rust on the chassis and trucks. The overall appearance of this item may be improved with a gentle and thorough cleaning. This item has been inspected by our repair shop. Please see the attached picture for inspection details and additional operation information. 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 Good.

Condition: Good (C-5)
Operational Status: See Description
Original Box: No

Manufacturer: Lionel
Model Number: 2353
Years Manufactured: 1953 – 1955
Road Name: Atchison Topeka Santa Fe (ATSF)

Scale/Era: O Postwar
Model Type: Diesel Loco

The Trainz SKU for this item is 5764728.

Trainz Product Id: 11397296