LIONEL 345 CULVERT UNLOADER W/ 6342 CAR PIPES BOX INSTR Start Price USD 249.99 Current Price USD 249.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 350.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, November 20, 2008 End Time Tuesday, November 25, 2008 Location Red Lion, PA See more about 'LIONEL 345 CULVERT UNLOADER W/ 6342 CAR PIPES BOX INSTR' Description signman53 Store TCA Member # 08-62781Because this is a no reserve auction, the high bidder at the end of the auction will own this item.This piece was introduced in 1957 and produced through 1959 as a companion piece to the 342, Culvert Loader.  The short sections of steel pipe were picked up magnetically from the included 6342 gondola car and stored on a sloping ramp attached to the accessory base.  A gray-roofed control tower was also mounted on the base.   Packaged with each 345 was a special 345-10 bridge section that could be used to join the 345 with the 342 , allowing for continous loading and unloading.This accessory has been tested and works correctly.PLEASE SEE MY AUCTION FOR THE COMPANION 342 CULVERT LOADERCondition: ExcellentTCA Grade: C-8Original Railing Intact: YesOriginal Box: No  ReproBox Condition: All flaps intact, original tape on corner is tornOriginal Inserts: No  ReproOriginal Parts Envelope: NoOriginal Instructions: YesOriginal Controller: Yes  90CAccessories Included:        Rolling Stock:  6342 Gondola       7 Steel Culvert Pipes        345-10 bridge section  Manufacturer: LionelModel Number: 350Scale/Era: O PostwarModel Type: AccessoriesGRADINGC1 Junk - parts value onlyC2 Restoration requiredC3 Poor - requires major body repair. Heavily scratched, major rust, missing parts, major restoration candidate. C4 Fair - moderately scratched, paint loss, dented, missing parts, surface rust, evidence of heavy use. C5 Good - signs of play wear with scratches and minor paint loss, small dents, minor surface rust, evidence of heavy use. C6 Very Good - minor scratches and paint nicks, minor spots of surface rust, free of dents, may have minor parts replaced. C7 Excellent - all original. Minute scratches and paint nicks, no rust, no missing parts, no distortion of component parts. C8 Like New - complete, all original. No rust, no missing parts, may show effects of being on display and/or age, may have been run.C9 Factory New - brand new. All original, unused, may evidence factory rubs and the slightest evidence of handling, shipping, and having been test run at the factory.C10 Mint - brand new. All original, unused and unblemished. Shipping is calculated automatically.  If it seems high, email me with your zip code for additional ways to ship.  All  items are sold as-is. Returns are allowed only if the item does not meet the specifications outlined in the auction. Buyers must notify me within 3 days of receipt of merchandise to receive a refund. As always, please check photos and if you have any questions, ask early.  Don't wait until the last minute. SHIPPING WILL BE COMBINED ON MULTIPLE ITEMS WON. PAYMENT:  I accept PAYPAL, money orders, cashiers checks.  I also accept Visa & Mastercard Credit Card payments.  Contact me before you pay to make arrangements for this option. Check out my other items CHECK OUT ITEMS IN MY STORE Place a Bid!