Bidspirit auction | Lionel New York Central Gray

Lionel New York Central Gray Hudson 4-6-4 Steam Locomotive and Tender, No. 5450 - This model electric train locomotive and tender are attributed to Lionel and represent a New York Central J-3a Hudson-type locomotive. The set is finished in a gunmetal gray paint scheme with a white accent stripe along the running boards. Both the locomotive shell and the tender feature die-cast metal construction. The locomotive has a 4-6-4 wheel arrangement and is equipped with a complex metal valve gear and side rod assembly. Additional details include metal handrails, piping, a bell, and a whistle. The tender is mounted on six-wheel trucks and contains a simulated coal load. The locomotive cab and front pilot beam are marked with the road number 5450 in white. The tender sides are marked NEW YORK CENTRAL in white block lettering. The locomotive and tender appear to be in excellent aesthetic condition. The gray paint and white lettering remain crisp and legible. The metal handrails, piping, and mechanical rods appear intact. There is minor surface dust present, consistent with shelf display. The item has not been tested for mechanical or electrical functionality. No original packaging or box is present.