Lionel 681 Vintage O 6-8-6 Die-Cast S2 Steam Turbine Loco w/2671W Tender VG – Your Source for Gaming Essentials

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Here is a Lionel 681 Vintage O 6-8-6 Die-Cast S2 Steam Turbine Loco w/2671W Tender from 1950-53. Features include magnetraction, die-cast metal construction, a motor, a reverse unit, an operating headlight, an operating smoke unit, metal side rods, metal wheels, and nice detail. This one includes the premium 2671W tender which features 6-wheel trucks, a metal frame with a plastic shell, an operating whistle, operating knuckle coupler, plastic sided trucks, and metal wheels and axles. The 681 is the same as the 671 and the 2020, but the 681 has magnetraction making it more desirable.

A powerful and innovative model, the 6-8-6 was a Steam locomotive introduced during the 20th century. The 6-8-6 was powerful at high speeds, and was initially seen as a possible challenger to the Diesel locomotives that were beginning to dominate rail-yards in North America. While the design was loved by many, the 6-8-6 would ultimately present too many problems in both maintenance and performance before actually being scrapped for good by 1960. No known 6-8-6 models exist today as the focus greatly shifted to diesel models by the 1960s. This won’t stop you from running this legendary model, and with this breathtaking replica, you’ll feel like you’re in the cab of your very own real-life 6-8-6!

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-6: Very Good based on visual appearance. The tender has been re-painted. The locomotive shows chips on the headlamp lens. The locomotive and tender show scratches and spots of paint loss throughout various sections of the shell and chassis. These items show rust throughout various sections of the chassis and trucks. 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 Very Good.

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

Manufacturer: Lionel
Model Number: 681
Years Manufactured: 1950 – 1953
Road Name: Lionel

Scale/Era: O Postwar
Model Type: Steam Loco

The Trainz SKU for this item is 5760743.

Trainz Product Id: 11664358