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Franklin Mint Southern Crescent Limited #1396 Steam Locomotive innew-in-box (NIB) condition
Technical SpecificationsAccording to data from and Model Railroad collectors, the #1396 model features:Scale: HO Scale (1:87).Construction: Heavy die-cast metal body with brass detailing and a porcelain-like finish.Drive System: Typically powered by a Mantua drivetrain, suitable for standard analog DC (two-rail) operation.Road Name: Southern Railway Ps-4 class locomotive #1396.Display Components: Includes a wooden plinth/base with an attached section of track anda brass nameplate marked \"1989 FMPM\".Dimensions: The display base measures approximately 14.25\" x 3.25\"
Manufacturing DetailsManufacturer: Mantua Metal Products provided the internal motor, gearbox, and mechanical components.Assembly & Finish: The locomotive features a heavy die-cast metal body finished with a thick, high-gloss \"cloisonné\" or porcelain-like paint scheme, which was a signature of Franklin Mint\'s \"Precision Models\" line.Production Date: This specific model was manufactured and released in 1989.Country of Origin: At the time of production, Mantua was based in Woodbury Heights, New Jersey, USA
Grading follows TCA (Toy Train Collectors Association)standards as listed below:
C-9 Factory New -Brand New: all original: unused, may haveevidence of factory rub and the slightest evidence of handling, shipping andhaving been test run at factory
C-8 Like New-Complete all original: no rust, no missingparts may show effects of being on display and/or age, may have been run
C-7 Excellent-all original: minute scratches and paintnicks, no rust and no missing parts, no distortion of component parts
C-6 Very Good-Minor scratches and paint nicks, minor spotsof surface rust, free of dents. May have minor parts replaced.
C-5 Good-Sign of play wear: scratches and minor paint loss.Small dents, minor surface rust. Evidence of heavy use.
C-4 Fair: Scratched, moderate paint loss, dented missingparts, surface rust. Evidence of heavy use.
C-3 Poor-Requires major repair: Heavily scratched, majorrust and missing parts. Restoration candidate.
C-2 Restoration required, not running
C-1 Junk-parts value only.
