I have another prewar Flyer Northern on the way. Tender is a little rough, but should be able to get it back running again with some side frames and a pilot. Looking forward to getting this one as it as nice solid numbers on it unlike my other 806. This would be the 1939 spur gear motor version with the RDC reverse (sort of like Lionel's Magic Electrol). It triggers using the Lionel whistle control if you don't have the proper Flyer RDC controller button. It is a little interesting that the tender is a chugger which they did not start making until 1941 so either it's a put together loco and tender or the accepted timeline is suspect.
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