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726 BERSHIRE FREIGHT SET (1952)

Produced by Lionel in 1952. The non-Magnetraction 2-8-4 726 Berkshire steam locomotive was a reissued number (last used in 1949) - necessitated by the Korean War shortage of Alnico magnetic material. The rubber-stamped 726 usually had a "RR" below the number on the cab. A rarer version came without the "RR". The outfit rolling stock is standard issue for 1951-1952. The 726 engine box was corrugated with the 1952 date below "St. Joe Paper Co." manufacturer's seal (726-86). The rolling stock came in OPS Middle Classic boxes, it must have the "AMERICAN TOYS" seal. Features: 726 Bershire steam locomotive with smoke and headlight, 2046W Lionel Lines whistle tender, 3464 operating box car (Santa Fe or NYC markings), 6462 NYC gondola with barrels, 6465 2 dome Sunoco tank car, 6457 illuminated SP-type caboose, O gauge track (8 curves, 7 straight, UCS uncoupling/operating track section), and paperwork (instruction book,

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