There are five variations of this car:
Variation A: Has a DARK RED chassis mold No. 6511-2 with the heat-stamped number to the right of the "LIONEL" inscription. Bar-end trucks are attached to the metal end clips that are screwed to the chassis and also hold the metal racks that retain the vans. Found with two Type 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 trailers. Most prevalent are the GRAY Type 4 trailers with ALUMINUM "COOPER-JARRETT" signs. Produced in 1956 and 1957. Note: Some of the 1957 production cars have been found with AAR trucks directly riveted to the metal end plates. |
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