Lionel 397 Belt Coal Loader with Yellow Motor Cover & Light - RARE/Box

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Trainz Store About Us Scott's Story Frequently Asked Questions Lionel 397 Belt Coal Loader with Yellow Motor Cover & Light - RARE/Box Shop Categories Books and Media Scenery O Modern O Postwar O Prewar O MPC S Modern S Postwar HO Modern HO Vintage Std Gauge Modern Std Gauge Vintage Z Scale N Scale O Scale 2 Rail G Scale Wooden Trains Train Art Tools Other Navigation Trainz Store About Us Scott's Story Description Payment Shipping Returns Terms DescriptionThis is a Lionel early version of the 397 Rubber Belt Coal Loader from 1948 with the yellow painted motor cover and the attached #70 yard light. This version is especially hard to find. The version with the blue motor cover is the common version. When activated the motor turns the rubber drive belt which loads coal into a waiting car. In addition coal can be dumped into the loader from a car. The 397 can also be used in conjunction with the 456 Coal Ramp. It measures 7 inches tall x 10 inches long x 7 inches wide.This item has been graded per TCA standards C-6: Very Good. One corner of the loader has lost quite a bit of paint. There are several scratches and nicks on this item. The instruction manual is not included. The original box is included. Check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Very Good.Condition: Very Good ( C-6 )Operational Status: FunctionalOriginal read more