Lionel Postwar 2028 Pennsylvania GP-7 Diesel Locomotive

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All-Original Lionel Postwar 2028 Pennsylvania GP-7 Diesel Locomotive. Made only in 1955, this is the Type III variation with no rivets through the handrail, which makes for a very clean look. - Gold frame is in very nice shape with arrow-straight railings. Only a few turning marks and very minor playwear - Shell is very nice with no cracks or breaks. Only minor playwear in a couple spots- Original lettering is very crisp on both sides. The only exceptions are the "P" in "PENNSYLVANIA" on the left side and the first "A" in "PENNSYLVANIA" on the right side. - Magnetraction is VERY strong- Motor is smooth and powerful- E-unit cycles F-N-R perfectly every time- Original wiring is still soft and pliable- Interior lighting works perfectly- Both couplers operate perfectly- Pick-up rollers and wheels show very little use- Trucks are very clean with no discoloration or rust This locomotive is from my own personal collection and nothing has been touched-up, restored or otherwise messed with. All I did was grease the gears and oil the bearings for good measure and then ran it to verify that everything is in perfect working order, which it is. Normally I don't like to grade these old classics because grading can be subjective, but I would grade this as "excellent -", but I'll let you, the buyer view the photos and judge for yourself. In my read more