Here is a Lionel 6-8309 O Gauge Southern 2-8-2 Mikado Steam Tender ONLY from 1983.
Introduced at the turn of the 20th century, the 2-8-2 was an innovator breaking from the traditional manufacturing of locomotives, and featuring a larger firebox paving the way for greater speeds at a higher rate of power! Before we knew it, the 2-8-2 also known as the “Mikado” found itself in rail yards around the world from the United States to the Congo hauling freight from stop to stop. The Mikado would undergo a temporary name change after the Pearl Harbor bombing in 1941 shortly going by the McArthur, before eventually going back to the Mikado name after WW2.

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-7: Excellent based on visual appearance. The overall appearance of this item may be improved with a gentle and thorough cleaning. There are light nicks, scratches, and spots of surface rust on this item. The wheels show average run-time. Some minor trim elements are misaligned, bent, damaged or missing. The instruction manual is not included. The original box is included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Excellent.

Condition: Excellent (C-7)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: No

Manufacturer: Lionel
Model Number: 6-8309
Years Manufactured: 1983 – 1983
Road Name: Southern Railway (SOU)

Scale/Era: O MPC
Model Type: Steam Loco

The SKU for this item is 5992501.

Product Id: 12776740