{"product_id":"athearn-ho-scale-hustler-switcher-locomotive-56-vintage-rubber-band-drive-works","title":"Athearn HO Scale Hustler Switcher Locomotive 56 Vintage Rubber Band Drive WORKS","description":"\u003cmeta name=\"keywords\" content=\"Athearn Hustler, HO scale switcher, rubber band drive train, vintage Athearn locomotive, Hustler diesel engine, industrial switcher HO, tested model train, Athearn 56 switcher, belt drive model train\"\u003e\u003cmeta name=\"description\" content=\"Vintage Athearn HO scale Hustler industrial switcher diesel locomotive (Road #56). Features the classic factory rubber band drive mechanism. Bench-tested and fully functional, running smoothly in both directions. Shell is in good structural condition with minor cosmetic dust and light shelf wear. Perfect pocket switcher for a vintage layout.\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eAthearn HO Scale Hustler Switcher Locomotive 56 Vintage Rubber Band Drive WORKS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eThis is a classic Athearn HO Scale \"Hustler\" Industrial Switcher Locomotive (Road #56)\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Selling Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrive Mechanism: This model uses Athearn's legendary rubber band drive (belt drive) system. The fact that the drive bands are intact, flexible, and the unit is tested and working is a massive selling point, as these bands frequently dry rot and snap over time. As is no box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarkings: It features the vertical \"HUSTLER\" lettering cast directly down the center pillar of the front radiator grille.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: The internal motor and die-cast chassis are completely clean and functional. The black plastic shell is structurally sound with no major cracks, though it shows moderate dust accumulation from long-term storage and minor paint wear on the lower corner steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelling as pictred 070926 GP\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"cyclewarehouse.online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47419177205922,"sku":"HO Hustler 070926","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0335\/9824\/2861\/files\/d6af12a0-0d47-40fb-bf9c-0b7b3cd474b5.jpg?v=1783622690","url":"https:\/\/cyclewarehouse.online\/products\/athearn-ho-scale-hustler-switcher-locomotive-56-vintage-rubber-band-drive-works","provider":"cyclewarehouse.online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}