8617 Steam Engine

This heavy die-cast metal engine is a nice addition to a collection if only because of the yellow trim painting that makes it easy to follow on a multi-train layout. It's too bad the paint has seen this much wear, chipped on both sides. It also looks like there was a cowcatcher at one time. On the right side, the NKP lettering is still intact (see photos below.) There is a computer wafer board visible inside the boiler, so I'll have to see if it has sound next time I have it on the track. The 8050-T Tender that goes with this engine is in excellent shape and has a really neat "chuffing" system using beads within the tender.
Manufacturer: Lionel
Product No. 8617
Era: Modern Era
Years Produced: 1986-91
Class: 4-4-2 Steam Engine
Roadname: Nickel Plate Road
Color scheme: Overall black with bright yellow trim paint
Condition:
(tested with vintage 25amp transformer on new FastTrack oval)		 Engine runs smoothly. Sound provided by matching 8050-T Tender.

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