Old Lionel Train found need info

[MrBooGie]

i recently found a lionel 027 southern streak in my basement. my mother said she got it the year my brother was born so that would be 1985. just wondering what its worth and other info on it. thanks

[TrainLarry]

Here are a couple of links for you, here and here.

Larry

[BigAl 956]

You will never hit the jackpot with MPC era Lionel but the sentimental value is priceless.

I punched the set number into MItrains and this is what I got back.

Southern Streak - Southern Streak 2-4-0 Steam Locomotive w/ Tender "8314",
Manufacturer Lionel
Configuration Southern "6207" Gondola, AT&SF "7902" Box Car, Southern "6115" Hopper, SSRR "6434" Caboose
Category Set
Gauge 
Years Produced 1983-85
New $100
Excellent $74
Good $41