This is a Lionel 456 Vintage O Operating Coal Ramp w/Controller & Bin 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. Then there is a third button on the controller to unload the coal through the hatches on the bottom of the 3456 car, just like the real ones! The 456 can also be used in conjunction with the 397 Coal Loader. For this it requires the maroon plastic transfer bin and two mounting posts. With this 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.

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-6: Very Good based on visual appearance. This item is dirty/dusty. This item has been out on display previously and its overall appearance could be significantly improved with a thorough dusting or a light wipe down. The box has tears and creases. Original box is included. Overall condition is Very Good.

Condition: Very Good (C-6)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-5)

Manufacturer: Lionel
Model Number: 456
Years Manufactured: 1950 – 1955
Road Name: Norfolk & Western (NW)

Scale/Era: O Postwar
Model Type: Accessories

The Trainz SKU for this item is 6419306.

Trainz Product Id: 11400399