Lionel 6-8309 O Gauge Southern 2-8-2 Mikado Steam Locomotive & Tender EX/Box – Model Train Junction: Quality Parts and Art Supplies

Here is a Lionel 6-8309 O Gauge Southern 2-8-2 Mikado Steam Locomotive & Tender from 1983. This engine headed up the Southern Famous American Railroad Set from that year and was the first Lionel-produced engine with the 2-8-2 wheel arrangement. It features die-cast construction, smoke, sound of steam (a sort of prehistoric Railsounds), electronic whistle, magne-traction, operating headlamp, pullmor motor, transformer controlled forward-neutral-reverse, and a nice paint scheme.

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. There are a few small bubbles in the paint on the tender. The shell shows a few light scuffs and spots of dust residue. The wheels & pickups show minimal wear from light previous use. The instruction manual is 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: Yes (P-5)

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

Scale/Era: O MPC
Model Type: Steam Loco

The Trainz SKU for this item is 5757493.

Trainz Product Id: 11402197