Lionel 397 Vintage O Operating Coal Loader EX

This is a Lionel 397 Vintage O Operating Coal Loader from 1948-57. When activated the motor turns the rubber drive belt which can load coal into a waiting car. In addition coal can be dumped into the loader from a car from a coal dump car such as the 3459 or 3469. The 397 is a classic Lionel accessory and can also be used in conjunction with the 456 Coal Ramp. It measures 10 inches long x 7 inches wide x 7 inches tall. Other features include metal and bake-lite construction.

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-7: Excellent based on visual appearance. There are some scratches throughout various sections of this loader. The brown stairs on the loader have torn in various sections. This item is being sold As-Is due to the stairs being worn and ripped. The motor does run. This item does not come with wires or controls. The coal is not included. The original box is not included. The instruction manual is not included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Excellent.

Condition: Excellent (C-7)
Operational Status: As is
Original Box: No

Manufacturer: Lionel
Model Number: 397
Years Manufactured: 1948 - 1957
Road Name: Lionel

Scale/Era: O Postwar
Model Type: Accessories


The Trainz SKU for this item is 6324748.

Trainz Product Id: 12814893