Here is an American Flyer 312 Vintage S PRR K-4 Locomotive and Tender Type I from the late 1940s. It features Die Cast construction, an operating headlight, 3-position reverse unit in the boiler, realistic design, and a powerful motor. The K5 was one of AF’s most popular steam engines in the early Postwar Era. The included tender features tin-plate construction, tin-plate trucks with metal journals, link couplers, metal wheels & axles.

Introduced in its prototype form in the late 19th century, the 4-6-2 would take the world by storm at the turn of the 20th century, being seen as one of the biggest innovation in the history of locomotives — the 4-6-2 would quickly finds its place in rail-yards across the world. Heralded for its ability to haul passengers, the 4-6-2 was a versatile model hauling freight and coal as well, with tank variants being introduced later during the 20th century. Traveling at speeds upwards of 100mph the 4-6-2was featured on rail-ways ranging from Argentina to Egypt, and all the way to the far East in China! Now’s your chance to add some history to your collection.

**The tender included is not original for this item.**

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-6: Very Good based on visual appearance. Some of the trim pieces are broken off and not included with the unit. The wheels show average run-time. The overall appearance of this item may be improved with a gentle and thorough cleaning. There are light nicks and scratches on the surface of the shell and chassis as well as the underframe. The numbers on this unit are wearing off but you can still see the number 312. There are some rust spots on this item as well. The tender included is not the original for this item and does not feature any operation. The original box is not included. The instruction manual is not included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Very Good.

Condition: Very Good (C-6)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: No

Manufacturer: American Flyer
Model Number: 312
Years Manufactured: 1949 – 1951
Road Name: American Flyer Lines

Scale/Era: S Postwar
Model Type: Steam Loco

The Trainz SKU for this item is 6058231.