Product Overview
Condition: 8 Original Box: 8 Year: 1949
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Here's a gorgeous set of all-original New York Central F3 AA diesels from 1949. These beautiful diesels -- which were always the bridesmaid to the Santa Fe F3's -- are in high grade collector condition and far less common compared to the Santa Fe version. Both units have been thoroughly cleaned, serviced, tested and are ready to run on your layout or proudly visible in a display case.
The exterior colors are clean and vibrant plus the side lettering and graphics are in gorgeous condition. The front decals are nice (although there is some flaking on the trailer unit) and the porthole lens are nice, clean and original postwar lens. The frames, trucks and wheels are free of rust and oxidation and the motors run perfectly. The units have been tested and the headlight, 3-position e-unit and dual motors operate just as designed by Lionel. Additionally, the original horn is functional and has been battery tested and there are no issues with the horn nor relay. Lastly, there are no nicks, chips nor blemishes on either unit and the front aprons are complete and not chipped. Simply put, these F3 AA diesels look fantastic!
Finally, each unit includes their nice, clean and solid original boxes, inserts, instructions and inspection tag. The instructions are clean, complete and correctly dated 1949. The power unit box and insert are as solid as a brick, have all flaps and there is no writing, staining nor puncture holes on the box nor insert. The trailer unit box is complete with all interior and exterior flaps although there is some tape on the interior of several flaps. Additionally, the trailer unit insert is missing one of the smaller end tuck flaps.
Note: Some photos appear with the shells having a slightly different shade or color. This is due to the lighting / flash of the photos. Both shells are absolutely identical regarding their exterior color and appearance.
