Bidspirit auction | Lionel 6-17458 Reading PS-5 Scale

Lionel 6-17458 Reading PS-5 Scale Gondola - This Lionel O-gauge model train car is a PS-5 Scale Gondola decorated for the Reading (RDG) railroad. The car features a plastic body finished in deep green with yellow block lettering. Primary markings include the road name READING and reporting marks RDG 3326 7. Technical data including CAPY, L.D. LMT, and L.T. WT are printed on the side, along with a yellow DO NOT HUMP warning. The car is equipped with die-cast metal sprung trucks and operating couplers. The model is housed in its original orange and white Lionel window box. The end label is marked READING PS-5 SCALE GONDOLA and includes the model number 6-17458 and UPC barcode 0 23922 17458 1. The bottom of the box is marked MADE IN CHINA and copyrighted 2000 Lionel LLC. The original instruction sheet is included inside the packaging. The model car appears to be in new and unused condition, remaining in its original factory plastic wrap within the box. The packaging shows visible shelf wear, including a tear on one end flap near the label and various light creases and surface scuffs on the cardboard and acetate window.