Lionel 456 Vintage O Operating Coal Ramp, Controller & Operating Hopper Car VG/Box

Here is a Lionel 456 Vintage O Operating Coal Ramp, Controller, and 3456 Operating Hopper Car from 1950-55. The coal ramp allows you to back a 3456 or other operating hopper car up the ramp, couple it with the coupler at the top of the ramp, and then uncouple the car from the rest of the train. There is a 3rd button on the controller to unload the coal through the hatches on the bottom of the hopper car. The 456 can also be used in conjunction with the 397 Coal Loader (requiring the maroon plastic transfer bin and two mounting posts); With this configuration, the coal that is unloaded from a 3456 type hopper on the 456 ramp is transferred directly into the 397. The ramp measures 35 inches long x 7 inches tall x 3 1/2 inches wide. The hopper features die-cast metal trucks, operating knuckle couplers, and metal wheels and axles.

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-6: Very Good. These items show scratches and paint loss throughout various sections of the body and shell . The dump bin included is not correct for this accessory. These accessories show spots of rust throughout various sections of the body and on the metal hardware pieces. There are broken and missing trim pieces. A bag of coal is included. These items show sigs of previous use and storage. The overall appearance of each item may be improved with a gentle and thorough cleaning. The instruction manual is not included. The original box is included but is heavily damaged and worn. Please check the photos for a detailed look at each item. Overall condition is Very Good.

Condition: Very Good (C-6)
Operational Status: As is
Original Box: Yes (P-4)

Manufacturer: Lionel
Model Number: 456
Years Manufactured: 1950 - 1955
Road Name: **** No Road Name

Scale/Era: O Postwar
Model Type: Accessories


The Trainz SKU for this item is 6230783.