Porthole lenses look original.
Item Tag: 2343
2344P Powered ‘A’ Unit box and insert. – 2344T Dummy ‘A’ Unit box and insert.
What we have here is a very rare factory p a i n t e r r o r collectible Santa Fe shell with slight rubs on various parts of the shell shell is in perfect condition other than that with no c r a c k s, warpage or damage of any kind! This item is one for you serious collectors!
Needs restoration. Used original item. It is graded on its appearance only. We have endeavored to describe all toys and collectables to the best of our ability – however THIS IS NOT A WARRANTY.
You are buying LIONEL #2343 Shell and. “all original” F3 parts, except the mounting screws. The heat stamp lettering “Santa Fe” is barely visible –see closeup photo. I painted the pre-production models (Jimbos Custom Painting) for the MTH catalogs and was part of the team that built the M.T.H. showroom layout.