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LGB 32340 RhB Rhaetian Railway MOW car, No. Xk9039, Brown, Box w. Sleeve RARE!

$ 92.4

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Color: Brown
  • Grading: C-8 Like New
  • Condition: Used
  • Brand: LGB
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
  • Material: Plastic

    Description

    For sale is a rare LGB 32340 Rhaetian Railway (RhB) Maintenance-of-Way (MOW) car, No. Xk 9039 in brown.  Like many other railroads, the Rhaetian Railway took some of its first generation passenger cars once they were obsolete and turned them into crew cars, works cars, etc.  The irony is that in so doing most of these cars survived to be fully restored to their original purpose and duty, now hauling passengers in historic train sets, while many of their sister cars were scrapped.  This car is such an example, having been fully restored to its original grandeur and re-christened with its original number, C 66.  LGB will be releasing later this year a model of C 66 as item number 30342.  So now, you can have a "before" restoration and an "after" version on your layout.  According to the "Kompendium" this model was made by LGB in 2006 - '07.  This was right around the time of the first bankruptcy when production became spotty and the future of the line was uncertain.  This model is in excellent condition.  As can be seen in the photographs, even the delicate "railing" pieces of the end platforms are undamaged, the doors open, and the gangway safety bars fold down and back up.  This has metal spoked wheels and the extra coupling hook and spring set.  The packaging is likewise in very good condition, and I have added a protective sleeve.  This comes from a smoke-free home.  I can, to some degree, combine several purchases together to save on shipping - please contact me before paying, though.