This is the Houston Tinplate Operators Society (HTOS) Sam Houston Mint Car. It is a is a Lionel mint car with the 8900 reporting mark. The 1838 number at the center of the car commemorates the year that Houston was the Capitol of the Republic of Texas. The car is decorated in the HTOS Red, White and Blue `Lone Star` paint scheme. The letters `HTOS` are displayed on one end of the car, while the words `Houston Tinplate Operators Society` appear on the opposite end. A small image of Texas is painted on the side of the car with a star marking the location of Houston. Clear windows protect the `gold bullion` load. The car features a metal frame, die-cast metal sprung trucks, die-cast metal operating knuckle couplers, and metal wheels and axles. Also included with each car is a short history of the Republic of Texas and its currency. This car is from a very limited production of only 250 cars.

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-8: Like New based on visual appearance. The wheels show average run-time. There are light nicks and scratches on the surface of this item. The overall appearance of this item may be improved with a gentle and thorough cleaning. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. The original box is included. Overall condition is Like New.

Condition: Like New (C-8)
Operational Status: Not Applicable
Original Box: Yes (P-6)

Manufacturer: Lionel
Model Number: 8900 HTOS
Years Manufactured: 2000 – 2000
Road Name: **** No Road Name

Scale/Era: O Modern
Model Type: Operating Cars

The SKU for this item is 5990043.

Product Id: 11569008