Very RARE and over-looked diecast 2-4-2 loco was made about 1940 has the same casting as an O-gauge 204, but with 027 motor. It was made for late-production 027 sets and is almost always seen in dull black with stamped cab numbers. A very few were made in gunmetal finish with silver stamped numbers. So few were made that the “TCA Standard of the World” book does not list a gunmetal 1684 except for a brief mention in the Addenda section on page 158. No photo was available and it is referred to as an 027 Hiawatha. This is a factory-original production loco, not a repaint or prototype. There is some wear, mainly edges and details. Loco has good/readable cab numbers, good markers/steps/cab roof corners, complete side rods. Tender not included but will go with your gunmetal 1689T type. All Items, including N. (new-old-stock), are graded and represented as vintage collectibles. Operational ability and characteristics or completeness of vintage motors, mechanisms, wiring, bulbs etc are not guaranteed. We do not guarantee coupler operation. We try to note any obvious missing parts, defects or restorations in the description. Results are from simple bench-testing to help determine if mechanism is intact. Digital photography may distort image. The item is straight unless noted otherwise in the listing. WHEN PURCHASING MULTIPLE ITEMS, PLEASE PLACE ALL ITEMS IN SHOPPING CART. Due to size, weight or shape, not all items can be combined. No one is perfect, so please communicate and allow us an attempt to resolve any issues within our policy prior to leaving feedback.
