It is a survivor. It has not been touched up or restored. It is over 100 years old. Lionel’s prewar No. 156 4-4-4 electric locomotives. 703 and 156 locomotives were essentially the same; only the numbers and colors were different. First produced in 1915, the 703 was among the first O gauge engines Lionel offered, cataloged from 1917 to 1923. These engines represented an age of solid, simple, no-frills trains, with manual reverse, hook couplers and no added gadgetry. What could possibly go wrong? Their pilot trucks were known to jump the track often, showering sparks and blowing fuses. This was before circuit breakers were in common use. Lionel’s experiments with additional weight and heavier cast wheels didn’t really remedy the problem. So many young engineers found that their locomotives worked better if they removed the offending trucks, that Lionel actually produced them that way, without the trucks, for the last two years. Number 156-X, an 0-4-0 made in 1923 and 1924 looked strange, but it was functional. Exmedic113 TCA # 83 – 19766 and rrbuff1960 TCA #. Are listing a huge collection of Lionel, American Flyer, Marx Pre War and Post War Assembled by Mark Mantz of Sunbury TCA Member over the past 50 years on behalf of his wife. The collection is both deep and wide consisting of well over 5,000 items. Bookmark us as favorite sellers and watch the unique, unusual and excellent quality items post. The more detailed and descriptive your feedback. The LARGER larger your rebate. Pictures take precedence over description as they are an essential part of the listing. Many of the items are 60 years to 100 years old and are in Excellent Condition, and are in their original boxes. We will do our best to describe the items accurately but examine the pictures as they are the. FINAL WORD AND TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER THE DESCRIPTION. We simply DO NOT have to test and run every 50 to 100 year old item. If I make a mistake let me know and I WILL Make It RIGHT! I work very hard to make my repeat customers happy. 99% of my Buyers are wonderful people. There are a few folks out there that I cannot make happy no matter what I do so I focus my time and effort on my repeat good customers. Keep packaging in case an item arrives damaged or it is necessary to initiate a claim with the shipper. Check my other listings for GREAT DEALS and Discounts!!! Many of the items are extremely old, unique, and one of a kind. I strive to provide detailed information and high quality images in every listing, and I work very hard to provide high quality and excellent service to earn your 5 star feedback! If I do make a mistake call or message and let me fix it! I want you to have confidence. Have questions drop me a line. I will post your questions and my answers for all to see. Help me be accurate Please! The listing is very specific as to expectations and requirements for both parties. Both parties agree to the conditions established in this agreement. Retain the box and all packaging to assist in the rare event a claim is necessary. Guaranteed to be “As Pictured”. Do examine the pictures carefully. If you need additional information or pictures please ask.