NEW YORK CENTRAL CRANE Powered/OPERATING (DC) HO SCALE PLATINUM RTR NEW OOP

  
The photos of the Crane in YELLOW are an unlettered version to show you the different angles we have not removed the listed cranes from the box even for the photos. By the 1950s, the days of steam-powered wrecking cranes were numbered. Railroads began replacing the big hook with smaller, more versatile diesel-powered cranes. These self-propelled units eliminated the need for a separate loco and crew, making them more cost effective. Since they could pull a few loaded cars at low speeds, they proved ideal for track and bridge repairs, where you'll often find them today. Many private industries, such as steel mills, scrap yards and others that require a crane, found these units an ideal choice. American Cranes began serving in the 1950s and are still in use today. These authentic models are perfect for work trains and scrap yards, and are packed with exciting features including. Fully Assembled, Rigged & Powered. New Motor Drives One Axle on Each Truck Via New Helical Gears. Hand Crank to Elevate Boom & Operate Hook Included. Prototypically Balanced Cab can be Turned 180 Degrees Left or Right. Proto MAX(TM) Metal Knuckle Couplers. Accurately Scaled from engineering Drawings. Lettering Matched to prototype photographs. Industry standard NMRA couplers included. Great for weathering with chalk or airbrush. Detailed engineering plastic truck sideframes. Low-friction, nonmagnetic, needlepoint metal axles. Magneticaly operated, body mounted couplers. Added Weight for optimum tracking. VERY HARD TO FIND ITEM. If you have a concern message me and I can work something out for you. THIS IS AN ASSEMBLED Item. The item is NEW in the original box from old stock. Many of these unique items are from my personal inventory which was accumulated over the years. They are hard to part with but due to downsizing in retirement they too are looking for a good home which can appreciate and enjoy them. Having discontinued my Hobby Store and left frigid "Minne-Snow-Da" I have relocated and retired to the warmer part of the country, Down to Sunny TEXAS. I will be Liquidating the remaining stock. I will be listing items over the next year or so clearing them out.

Please see the photos we take actual photos of each item. Most of these items are New in the box removed only to take photos of them.