This is a Lionel 54 Vintage O Postwar Ballast Tamper Car. This neat motorized unit simulates the tamping down of ballast rock along the track. The small pile drivers move up and down, and the engine also slows down to half speed when the tamping action is activated. The tampers are controlled by activators clipped to the track. It features a pullmor motor, durable painted body, die-cast frame, engineer figure, operating tampers, an ornamental horn, flexible antenna on the rear, red tampers housed in a gray structure on the front, blue man in the cab, and a single non-operating coupler on the rear. This unit only travels forward and operates in two speeds.

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-6: Very Good based on visual appearance. This item did not function when tested and is being sold as is. There are severe nicks, scratches, and spots of surface rust on the shell and chassis. There is discoloration and fading across the surface of this item. The instruction manual is not included. The original box is not included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Very Good.

Condition: Very Good (C-6)
Operational Status: As is
Original Box: No

Manufacturer: Lionel
Model Number: 54
Years Manufactured: 1958 - 1969
Road Name: Lionel

Scale/Era: O Postwar
Model Type: Motorized Units


The Trainz SKU for this item is 6254830.

Trainz Product Id: 11400929