8040 Steam Engine

The books list the 8040 2-4-2 steam engine as being produced with the Nickel Plate roadname in 1970-72. They also list an uncatalogued example produced in 1971 as the Canadian National 2-4-2. My train has no markings to indicate which of the two it would be. I had this on the track the other day to make sure it was in running order. Works just fine, but is from the era of engines before the absolute smooth "computerized" operation so it seemed to work harder to zip around the track. The plastic body shell is considerably lighter than its die-cast cousins, but the works are very clean and well-kept (see photo below.) There also is a traction-assisting band on one of the main drive wheels.
Manufacturer: Lionel
Product No. 8040
Era: Modern Era
Years Produced: 1970-72
Class: 2-4-2 Steam Engine
Roadname: (unmarked)
Color scheme: Overall black with white numbering.
Condition:
(tested with vintage 25amp transformer on new FastTrack oval)		 Engine runs strong

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