Description
This is an American Flyer 293 4-6-2 New York, New Haven and Hartford Steam Locomotive and Tender. The locomotive features diecast metal construction, a motor, a reverse unit, an operating headlight, an operating smoke unit, metal wheels, and realistic detail. The tender features plastic construction, diecast metal trucks, an operating knuckle coupler, and metal/plastic wheels and metal axles.
Introduced in its prototype form in the late 19th century, the 4-6-2 would take the world by storm at the turn of the 20th century, being seen as one of the biggest innovation in the history of locomotives — the 4-6-2 would quickly finds its place in rail-yards across the world. Heralded for its ability to haul passengers, the 4-6-2 was a versatile model hauling freight and coal as well, with tank variants being introduced later during the 20th century. Traveling at speeds upwards of 100mph the 4-6-2was featured on rail-ways ranging from Argentina to Egypt, and all the way to the far East in China! Now’s your chance to add some history to your collection.
Condition: Factory New (C-9)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-9)
Manufacturer: American Flyer
Model Number: 293
Years Manufactured: 1958 – 1958
Road Name: New York New Haven & Hartford (NH)
Scale/Era: S Postwar
Model Type: Steam Loco
The Trainz SKU for this item is P11378766.
Trainz Product Id: 11378766
