This is a very clean and nice pre-owned Joal Caterpillar die-cast excavator with a clamshell shovel, model number 225, in 1:50 scale. 

It is yellow in color and has a construction theme. The excavator is made of die-cast material and is recommended for ages 12 and up. It is suitable for both boys and girls and was manufactured in Spain.  The strings can be operated to lower the boom, and raise the bucket.  Overall length with the boom down is 11".  width is 2-1/4".    Very nice little die cast toy to accessorize your O-gauge train set if you wish....

The photos will be your guide to its authenticity of condition and quality.   Ships USPS ground advantage. 

See my other current and upcoming auctions for more diecast military, construction, automobile, truck and bus collectibles.  There is a ton of Lionel and other scale model vintage specialty train collectibles on my site, take a look around!