THE FOLLOWING FLATCARS WILL BE DOCUMENTED BELOW
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No. 3460 FLATCAR WITH TRAILERS
No. 6262 WHEEL CARS
No. 6264 LUMBER CARS
No. 6264 FLATCAR WITH TRAILERS
No. 6311 FLATCAR WITH PIPES
No. 6343 BARREL RAMP CARS
No. 6343 BARREL RAMP CAR MOCK-UP
No. 6408 – 25 FLATCAR WITH PIPES
No. 6408 – 50 FLATCAR WITH CABLE REELS
No. 6409 – 25 FLATCAR WITH PIPES
UNNUMBERED FLATCARS
INFORMATION ON AUTOMOBILE LOADS AND THE AUTO SUPERSTRUCTURE
No. 6410 – 25 FLATCAR WITH 2 AUTOS
No. 6414 EVANS AUTO TRANSPORT CARS
No. 6414-85 EVANS AUTO TRANSPORT CARS WITH CHEAPIE AUTOS
No. 6414 – 150 EVANS AUTO TRANSPORT CARS WITH BROWN AUTOS
No. 6414 EVANS AUTO TRANSPORT CAR WITH MUSTARD YELLOW AUTOS
No. 6414 EVANS AUTO TRANSPORT CAR WITH KELLY GREEN AUTOS
No. 6414 EVANS AUTO TRANSPORT CAR WITH LIGHT YELLOW AUTOS
No. 6414 EVANS AUTO TRANSPORT CAR WITH RED AUTOS
No. 6414 EVANS AUTO TRANSPORT CAR WITH RED AUTOS (GLEN UHL)
No. 6414 EVANS AUTO TRANSPORT CAR FACTORY ERROR
No. 6416 FOUR BOAT TRANSPORT CARS
No. 6424 TWIN AUTO CARS
No. 6424-110 TWIN AUTO CARS
No. 6424 AUTO TWIN AUTO CARS FACTORY ERRORS
No. 6404 FLATCAR WITH SINGLE AUTO
THE No. 3460 FLATCAR WITH TRAILERS
No. 3460 FLATCAR WITH TRAILERS 1955 – 1956
MOLD No. 6511-2 TYPE 2
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering with number to the right of LIONEL
load is two trailers molded in green with “LIONEL LINES” placards on both sides
FRUEHAUF signs with black background & bright lettering on the fronts
bar end trucks mounted on smooth steel mounting plates
used with accessory No. 460 Truck Transportation Set
F0120
REVERSE SIDE
TOP VIEW
note
the superstructure for holding the trailers is attached with two screws that go through the deck and threaded into the truck mounting plates
the two mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck
there are 13 stake holes open in the deck, the one next to the brake stand is not
BOTTOM VIEW
note smooth steel mounting plates
load is two trailers molded in green with “LIONEL LINES” placards on both sides
FRUEHAUF signs with black background & bright lettering on the fronts
No. 3460 FLATCAR WITH TRAILERS 1955 – 1956
MOLD No. 6511-2 TYPE 2
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering with number to the right of LIONEL
load is two trailers molded in green with “LIONEL LINES” placards on both sides
FRUEHAUF signs with black background & bright lettering on the fronts
bar end trucks mounted on smooth steel mounting plates
used with accessory No. 460 Truck Transportation Set
TOP VIEW
note
the superstructure for holding the trailers is attached with two screws that go through the deck and threaded into the truck mounting plates
the two mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck
there are 13 stake holes open in the deck, the one next to the brake stand is not
BOTTOM VIEW
note smooth steel mounting plates
Courtesy of “THE MACNAIR COLLECTION”
load is two trailers molded in green with “LIONEL LINES” placards on both sides
FRUEHAUF signs with black background & bright lettering on the fronts
No. 3460 FLATCAR WITH TRAILERS 1955 – 1957
MOLD No. 6511-2 TYPE 2
– unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering with number to the right of LIONEL
– load is two TYPE X trailers molded in white with “COOPER JARRETT, INC.” placards on both sides without FRUEHAUF signs on the fronts
with dual wheels
– bar end trucks mounted on smooth steel mounting plates
– with brake wheel
– used with accessory No. 460 Truck Transportation Set
Courtesy of “THE MACNAIR COLLECTION”
top view
note
the superstructure for holding the trailers is attached with two screws that go through the deck and threaded into the truck mounting plates the two mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck there are 13 stake holes open in the deck, the one next to the brake stand is not
bottom view
note smooth steel mounting plates
load is two TYPE X trailers molded in white with “COOPER JARRETT, INC.” placards on both sides
without FRUEHAUF signs on the fronts
with dual wheels
late classic box flap # 6430 – 5 with rubber stamped “X” in black on both ends
THE No. 6262 WHEEL CARS
No. 6262 WHEEL CARS 1956
MOLD No. 6511-2 TYPE 2
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering with number to the right of LIONEL
load is 6 wheel sets held in gray tray
bar end trucks mounted on smooth steel mounting plates
F0048
top view
note
the superstructure for holding the wheel sets is attached with two screws that go through the deck and threaded into the truck mounting plates
the two mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck
there are 13 stake holes open in the deck, the one next to the brake stand is not
bottom view
note smooth steel mounting plates
load is 6 wheel sets held in gray tray
late classic box flap # 6262-5
No. 6262 WHEEL CARS 1957
MOLD No. 6424 – 11 TYPE 1
unpainted black shell with white heat stamped lettering with number to the right of LIONEL
load is 6 wheel sets held in gray tray
bar end trucks mounted on smooth steel mounting plates
F0049
top view
note
– the superstructure for holding the wheel sets is attached with two screws that go through the deck and threaded into the truck mounting plates the two mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck
– there are 2 stake holes open in the deck at opposite corners
bottom view
note smooth steel mounting plates
load is 6 wheel sets held in gray tray
late classic box flap # 6262-5
THE No. 6264 LUMBER CARS
No. 6264 LUMBER CAR 1957
MOLD No. 6511-2 TYPE 3
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering with the number on right side of LIONEL on both sides
load is 12 pieces of timber No. 264 – 11, 6 on each side, held by three unpainted brown timber racks
2 bar end mounted to smooth steel mounting plates
used with accessory No. 264 operating forklift platform
F0038
top view
note
the three unpainted brown timber racks
the two screws go through the deck and threaded into the truck mounting plates
the two mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck
there are 14 stake holes open in the deck, the one next to the brake stand is open
note the smooth steel mounting plates
late classic box flap No. 6264-7 with packet No. 6264 – 8
No. 6264 LUMBER CAR 1958
MOLD No. 6511-2 TYPE 4
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering with the number on left side of LIONEL on both sides
load is 12 pieces of timber No. 264 – 11, 6 on each side, held by three unpainted brown timber racks
2 operating early AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
used with accessory No. 264 operating forklift platform
F0040
top view
note
the three unpainted brown timber racks
2 operating early AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
without mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck, the four repair areas can be seen to be smooth without any cross hatch pattern
there are 14 stake holes open in the deck, the one next to the brake stand is now open
bottom view
note 2 operating early AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
comes with packet # 6264 – 8 containing 8 No. 2411 – 4 POSTS and 12 No. 264 – 11 TIMBERS
THE No. 6264 FLATCAR WITH TRAILERS
No. 6264 FLATCAR WITH TRAILERS
MOLD No. 6511-2 TYPE 3
– unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering with number to the right of LIONEL
– load is two TYPE 3 trailers molded in white with “COOPER JARRETT, INC.” placards on both sides without FRUEHAUF signs on the fronts
with dual wheels
– bar end trucks mounted on smooth steel mounting plates
– with brake wheel
reverse side
top view
note
the superstructure for holding the trailers is attached with two screws that go through the deck and threaded into the truck mounting plates the two mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck there are 14 stake holes open in the deck, the one next to the brake stand is open
bottom view
note smooth steel mounting plates
load is two TYPE 3 trailers molded in white with “COOPER JARRETT, INC.” placards on both sides
without FRUEHAUF signs on the fronts
with dual wheels
late classic box flap # 6430 – 5 with rubber stamped “X” in black on both ends
THE No. 6311 FLATCAR WITH PIPES
No. 6311 FLATCAR WITH PIPES 1955
MOLD No. 6511-2 TYPE 2
unpainted brown shell with white heat stamped lettering with the number on right side of LIONEL on both sides
load is 3 silver plastic pipes bar end trucks mounted on smooth steel mounting plates
F0109
top view
the two screws go through the deck and threaded into the truck mounting plates
the two mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck
there are 13 stake holes open in the deck, the one next to the brake stand is not
bottom view
note the smooth steel mounting plates
comes with 3 silver plastic pipes and 6 # 2411 – 4 blackened metal stakes
mid classic box
THE No. 6343 BARREL RAMP CARS
No. 6343 BARREL RAMP CARS 1961
No. 6424 – 11 TYPE 6
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering, number left of LIONEL
with brake wheel 2 operating early AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
without mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck, the four repair areas now have the cross hatch pattern
2 holes along the center line are present
there are 2 stake holes open in the deck
the 4 “6805 SLOTS” are present (needed for the # 6805 flatcar)
8 frame rail extensions, four on each side, on the bottom of each side rail are present
the two slots and a screw hole have been added for the # 6343 flatcar
F0108
top view
note the barrel ramp
bottom view
NOTE
2 operating early AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
2 holes along the center line
the 4 “6805 SLOTS” are present (needed for the # 6805 flatcar)
8 frame rail extensions, four on each side, on the bottom of each side rail
the two slots and a screw hole have been added for the # 6343 flatcar
load is 6 small barrels
note the four frame rail extensions
orange picture box flap # 6343-5
No. 6343 BARREL RAMP CAR MOCK UP
note the sticker stating “THIS IS A MOCK-UP NOT A PRODUCTION LINE ITEM”
note the mounting screw and car is a No. 6511 – 2 MOLD
note mounting screw
note mounting screw
note No. 6511 – 2 MOLD
Courtesy of “The Brumbaugh Collection”
THE No. 6408 – 25 FLATCAR WITH PIPES
No. 6408 – 25 FLATCAR WITH PIPES 1963
Mold No. 6511-2 TYPE 4
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering without number on car
load is 5 silver plastic pipes
with brake wheel
F0096
Top view
without mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck, the four repair areas can be seen to be smooth without any cross hatch pattern
there are 14 stake holes open in the deck, the one next to the brake stand is now open
bottom view note 1 operating & 1 non operating early AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
load is 5 silver plastic pipes
No. 6408 – 25 FLATCAR WITH PIPES 1963
MOLD No. 6511-2 TYPE 4
– unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering
– without number on car
– load is 5 silver plastic pipes
– with brake wheel
F0097
top view
note
-without mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck, the four repair areas can be seen to be smooth without any cross hatch pattern
– there are 14 stake holes open in the deck, the one next to the brake stand is now open
bottom view
note 1 operating early & 1 non operating late AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
load is 5 silver plastic pipes
THE No. 6408 – 50 FLATCAR WITH CABLE REELS
No. 6408 – 50 FLATCAR WITH CABLE REELS 1967
MOLD No. 6511-2 TYPE 4
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering
without number on car
load is 2 empty orange cable reels
with brake wheel
F0298
top view
note
without mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck, the four repair areas can be seen to be smooth without any cross hatch pattern
there are 14 stake holes open in the deck, the one next to the brake stand is now open
bottom view
note 1 operating & 1 non operating late AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
load is 2 empty orange cable reels
THE No. 6409 – 25 FLATCAR WITH PIPES
No. 6409 – 25 FLATCAR WITH PIPES 1963
MOLD No. 6511-2 TYPE 4
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering
without number on car
load is 3 silver plastic pipes
without brake wheel
F0095
top view
note
without mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck, the four repair areas can be seen to be smooth without any cross hatch pattern
there are 14 stake holes open in the deck, the one next to the brake stand is now open
bottom view
note 2 non operating early AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
load is 3 silver plastic pipes
No. 6409 – 25 FLATCAR WITH PIPES 1964 – 1969
MOLD No. 6511-2 TYPE 4
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering without number on car
load is 3 silver plastic pipes
without brake wheel
F0245
top view
note
without mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck, the four repair areas can be seen to be smooth without any cross hatch pattern
there are 14 stake holes open in the deck, the one next to the brake stand is now open
bottom view
note 2 non operating late AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
load is 3 silver plastic pipes
THE UNNUMBERED FLATCARS
UNNUMBERED FLATCAR WITH LIONEL ON BOTH SIDE FRAMES
MOLD No. 6511-2 TYPE 4
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering
without number on car
with brake wheel
F0098
top view
note
without mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck, the four repair areas can be seen to be smooth without any cross hatch pattern
there are 14 stake holes open in the deck, the one next to the brake stand is now open
bottom view
note 1 operating late AAR & 1 non operating arch bar trucks riveted directly to shell
UNNUMBERED FLATCAR WITH LIONEL ON BOTH SIDE FRAMES
MOLD No. 6424 – 11 TYPE 7
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering
with 2 rectangular holes on each end of the deck opened for the bulk head ends
2 holes along the center line are present
there are 2 stake holes open in the deck
with brake wheel the 4 “6805 SLOTS” are present (needed for the # 6805 flatcar)
8 frame rail extensions, four on each side, on the bottom of each side rail are present
F0099
top view
NOTE
2 holes along the center line
the 4 “6805 SLOTS” are present (needed for the # 6805 flatcar)
with 2 rectangular holes on each end of the deck opened for the bulk head ends
bottom view
with 1 operating late AAR & 1 non operating arch bar trucks riveted directly to shell
8 frame rail extensions, four on each side, on the bottom of each side rail
UNNUMBERED FLATCAR WITH LIONEL ON BOTH SIDE FRAMES
MOLD No. 6424 – 11 TYPE 7
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering
with 2 rectangular holes on each end of the deck opened for the bulk head ends
2 holes along the center line are present
there are 2 stake holes open in the deck
with brake wheel
the 4 “6805 SLOTS” are present (needed for the # 6805 flatcar)
8 frame rail extensions, four on each side, on the bottom of each side rail are present
F0100
top view
NOTE
2 holes along the centerline
the 4 “6805 SLOTS” are present (needed for the # 6805 flatcar)
with 2 rectangular holes on each end of the deck opened for the bulk head ends
bottom view
with 1 operating early & 1 non operating late AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
8 frame rail extensions, four on each side, on the bottom of each side rail
INFORMATION ON AUTOMOBILE LOADS AND THE AUTO SUPERSTRUCTURE
collectors refer to these cars as “premium autos”
with chrome front and rear bumpers
with clear window insert
COLORS FROM LEFT
white —– cream — yellow — dark yellow (mustard) — red — turquoise — blue
collectors refer to these cars as “gray bumper autos”
with unpainted gray front and rear bumpers with clear window insert
COLORS FROM LEFT
green — light yellow — dark yellow (mustard) — red — brown
collectors refer to these cars as “cheapie autos”
single piece construction without any decoration
COLORS
yellow — red
bottom view with fronts toward top of picture
LEFT: note legs for front and rear axles (not used)
RIGHT: note bulkhead front and rear
bottom view with fronts toward bottom of picture
LEFT: note legs for front and rear axles (not used)
RIGHT: note bulkhead front and rear
LIONEL OFFERED SEPARATE SALE No. 6414 – 25 FOUR AUTOMOBILES
mid classic box flap # 6414 – 26
contains two sleeves of two autos
showing how the autos were packed, two autos in each sleeve
note the tires resting in square holes in the bottom of the sleeve
TYPE 1 SUPERSTRUCTURE 1961 and before
note
– the traction cross hatching above and below the three oval holes
– the three oval holes have turned up ridges entirely around them
TYPE 2 SUPERSTRUCTURE 1961 and after
note
– the change was made so the superstructure could be used for the No. 6416 boat loader car
– the traction cross hatching above and below the three oval holes has been removed (not needed for boats)
– the three oval holes have turned up ridges only partially around them (to hold hulls)
THE No. 6410 – 25 FLATCAR WITH 2 AUTOS
No. 6410 – 25 FLATCAR WITH 2 AUTOS 1963
MOLD No. 6511-2 TYPE 4
unpainted, unnumbered, unlettered red shell
without brake wheel
without any structure to hold the autos
load is 2 red autos with gray bumpers
box not made
F0249
top view
note 14 stake holes are open
bottom view
note 2 non operating ARCH BAR trucks riveted directly to shell
load is 2 red autos with gray bumpers
note sleeve on the flatcar for holing the autos during shipping
box not made
THE No. 6414 EVANS AUTO TRANSPORT CARS
No.6414 EVANS AUTO TRANSPORT CAR 1955 R9
MOLD No. 6511-2 TYPE 2
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering with number to the right of LIONEL on both sides
superstructure has AUTO – LOADER and two EVANS logos, one on each end, painted in white
load is 4 premium autos yellow, blue, red and white which came in two cardboard sleeves
bar end trucks mounted on smooth steel mounting plates
with brake wheel
F0244
top view
note
– the type 1 superstructure for holding the autos is attached with 4 tabs into stake holes
– the traction cross hatching above and below the three oval holes
– the three oval holes have turned up ridges entirely around them
– two screws that go through the deck and threaded into the truck mounting plates
– the two mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck, view blocked by auto superstructure
– there are 13 stake holes open in the deck, the one next to the brake stand is not
bottom view
note smooth steel mounting plates
load is 4 premium autos yellow, blue, red and white which came in two cardboard sleeves
one sleeve shown contains the red and white autos
mid classic box flap # 6414 – 11
No.6414 EVANS AUTO TRANSPORT CARS 1955
MOLD No. 6511-2 TYPE 2
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering with number to the right of LIONEL on both sides
superstructure has AUTO – LOADER and two EVANS logos, one on each end, painted in white
load is 4 premium autos yellow, turquoise , red and white which came in two cardboard sleeves
bar end trucks mounted on smooth steel mounting plates
with brake wheel
F0167
top view
note
– the type 1 superstructure for holding the autos is attached with 4 tabs into stake holes
– the traction cross hatching above and below the three oval holes
– the three oval holes have turned up ridges entirely around them
– two screws that go through the deck and threaded into the truck mounting plates
– the two mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck, view blocked by auto superstructure
– there are 13 stake holes open in the deck, the one next to the brake stand is not
bottom view
note the smooth steel truck mounting plates
load is 4 premium autos yellow, turquoise, red and white which came in two cardboard sleeves
late classic box flap # 6414-11
No.6414 EVANS AUTO TRANSPORT CARS
MOLD No. 6511-2 TYPE 3
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering with number to the right of LIONEL on both sides superstructure has AUTO – LOADER and two EVANS logos, one on each end, painted in white
load is 4 premium autos yellow, turquoise , red and white which came in two cardboard sleeves
bar end trucks mounted on smooth steel mounting plates
with brake wheel
top view
note
– the type 1 superstructure for holding the autos is attached with 4 tabs into stake holes
– the traction cross hatching above and below the three oval holes
– the three oval holes have turned up ridges entirely around them
– two screws that go through the deck and threaded into the truck mounting plates
– the two mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck, view blocked by auto superstructure
– there are 14 stake holes open in the deck, the one next to the brake stand is open
bottom view
note smooth steel mounting plates
close up of the hole next to the brake wheel open
Courtesy of “The Leverich Collection”
THE No. 6414-85 EVANS AUTO TRANSPORT CARS WITH CHEAPIE AUTOS
No. 6414-85 EVANS AUTO TRANSPORT CARS 1961
MOLD No. 6511-2 TYPE 4
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering with number to the left of LIONEL on both sides
superstructure has AUTO – LOADER and two EVANS logos, one on each end, painted in white
load is 4 “cheapie” autos 2 yellow and 2 red
with brake wheel
box not made
F0323
top view
note
– the type 2 superstructure for holding the autos is attached with 4 tabs into stake holes
– the traction cross hatching above and below the three oval holes has been removed
– the three oval holes have turned up ridges only partially around them
– two screws that go through the deck are no longer used
– the two mounting tabs at each end have been removed
– there are 14 stake holes open in the deck, the one next to the brake stand is open
note 2 operating early AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
load is 4 “cheapie” autos 2 yellow and 2 red
THE No. 6414 – 150 EVANS AUTO TRANSPORT CARS WITH BROWN AUTOS
No. 6414 – 150 EVANS AUTO TRANSPORT CARS 1963
MOLD No. 6511-2 TYPE 4
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering with number to the left of LIONEL on both sides
superstructure has AUTO – LOADER and two EVANS logos, one on each end, painted in white
load is 4 brown autos with gray bumpers
with brake wheel
box not made
F0284
top view
note
– the type 2 superstructure for holding the autos is attached with 4 tabs into stake holes
– the traction cross hatching above and below the three oval holes has been removed
– the three oval holes have turned up ridges only partially around them
– two screws that go through the deck are no longer used
– the two mounting tabs at each end have been removed
– there are 14 stake holes open in the deck, the one next to the brake stand is open
bottom view
note 2 operating early AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
load is 4 brown autos with gray bumpers
THE No. 6414 EVANS AUTO TRANSPORT CAR WITH MUSTARD YELLOW AUTOS
No. 6414 EVANS AUTO TRANSPORT CAR 1963
No. 6424 – 11 TYPE 9
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering with number to the left of LIONEL on both sides
superstructure has AUTO – LOADER and two EVANS logos, one on each end, painted in white
load is 4 dark yellow (mustard) autos with gray bumpers with brake wheel
F0337
top view
note
– the type 1 superstructure for holding the autos is attached with 4 tabs into stake holes
– the traction cross hatching above and below the three oval holes
– the three oval holes have turned up ridges entirely around them
bottom view
note
– 2 operating early AAR trucks riveted directly to the shell
– with “6805 slots”
load is 4 dark yellow ( mustard ) autos with gray bumpers
orange picture box flap #6414-29
THE No. 6414 EVANS AUTO TRANSPORT CAR WITH KELLY GREEN AUTOS
No. 6414 EVANS AUTO TRANSPORT CAR WITH KELLY GREEN AUTOS 1963
MOLD No. 6511-2 TYPE 4
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering with number to the left of LIONEL on both sides
superstructure has AUTO – LOADER and two EVANS logos, one on each end, painted in white
load is 4 Kelly green autos with gray bumpers
with brake wheel
F0338
top view
note
– the type 2 superstructure for holding the autos is attached with 4 tabs into stake holes
– the traction cross hatching above and below the three oval holes has been removed
– the three oval holes have turned up ridges only partially around them
– two screws that go through the deck are no longer used
– the two mounting tabs at each end have been removed
– there are 14 stake holes open in the deck, the one next to the brake stand is open
bottom view
note 2 operating early AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
load is 4 Kelly green autos with gray bumpers
dark orange picture box flap # 6414 – 29
THE No. 6414 EVANS AUTO TRANSPORT CAR WITH LIGHT YELLOW AUTOS
No. 6414 EVANS AUTO TRANSPORT CAR 1966
MOLD No. 6511-2 TYPE 4
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering with number to the left of LIONEL on both sides
superstructure has AUTO – LOADER and two EVANS logos, one on each end, painted in white
load is 4 light yellow autos with gray bumpers
with brake wheel
F0334
top view
note
– the type 2 superstructure for holding the autos is attached with 4 tabs into stake holes
– the traction cross hatching above and below the three oval holes has been removed
– the three oval holes have turned up ridges only partially around them
– two screws that go through the deck are no longer used
– the two mounting tabs at each end have been removed
– there are 14 stake holes open in the deck, the one next to the brake stand is open
bottom view
note 2 operating late AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
oad is 4 light yellow autos with gray bumpers
cello generic box #12-243
THE No. 6414 EVANS AUTO TRANSPORT CAR WITH RED AUTOS
No. 6414 EVANS AUTO TRANSPORT CAR WITH RED AUTOS 1966
MOLD No. 6511-2 TYPE 4
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering with number to the left of LIONEL on both sides
superstructure has AUTO – LOADER and two EVANS logos, one on each end, painted in white
load is 4 RED autos with gray bumpers
with brake wheel
F0169
top view
note
– the type 2 superstructure for holding the autos is attached with 4 tabs into stake holes
– the traction cross hatching above and below the three oval holes has been removed
– the three oval holes have turned up ridges only partially around them
– two screws that go through the deck are no longer used
– the two mounting tabs at each end have been removed
– there are 14 stake holes open in the deck, the one next to the brake stand is open
bottom view
note 2 operating late AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
load is 4 red autos with gray bumpers
THE No. 6414 EVANS AUTO TRANSPORT CAR WITH RED AUTOS (GLEN UHL)
No. 6414 EVANS AUTO TRANSPORT CAR WITH RED AUTOS (GLEN UHL) 1969
MOLD No. 6511-2 TYPE 4
200 made for Lionel dealer Glen Uhl
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering without number on car
superstructure has AUTO – LOADER and to the right one EVANS logo printed in yellow on a black back ground decal
load is 4 RED autos with gray bumpers
with brake wheel
F0270
top view
note
– the type 2 superstructure for holding the autos is attached with 4 tabs into stake holes
– the traction cross hatching above and below the three oval holes has been removed
– the three oval holes have turned up ridges only partially around them
– two screws that go through the deck are no longer used
– the two mounting tabs at each end have been removed
– there are 14 stake holes open in the deck, the one next to the brake stand is open
bottom view
1 operating late & 1 non operating early AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
load is 4 red autos with gray bumpers
No. 6414 EVANS AUTO TRANSPORT CAR FACTORY ERROR
No. 6414 EVANS AUTO TRANSPORT CAR 1964 – 1966 FACTORY ERROR
MOLD No. 6511-2 TYPE 4
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering with number to the left of LIONEL
superstructure has no lettering on both sides
with brake wheel
F0170
top view
note
– the type 1 superstructure for holding the autos is attached with 4 tabs into stake holes
– the traction cross hatching above and below the three oval holes
– the three oval holes have turned up ridges entirely around them
bottom view
note 2 operating late AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
load is 4 premium autos yellow, turquoise, red and white which came in two cardboard sleeves
THE No. 6416 FOUR BOAT TRANSPORT CARS
No. 6416 FOUR BOAT TRANSPORT CARS 1961 – 1963
MOLD No. 6511-2 TYPE 4
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering with number to the left of LIONEL on both sides
superstructure has BOAT – LOADER painted in white
load is 4 white hulled boats with blue tops and brown interiors
with brake wheel
F0171
top view
note
– the type 2 superstructure for holding the boats is attached with 4 tabs into stake holes
– the traction cross hatching above and below the three oval holes has been removed
– the three oval holes have turned up ridges only partially around them
– two screws that go through the deck are no longer used
– the two mounting tabs at each end have been removed
– there are 14 stake holes open in the deck, the one next to the brake stand is open
bottom view
note 2 operating early AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
load is 4 white hulled boats with blue tops and brown interiors
picture box flap # 6416 – 102
boats come wrapped in paper
THE No. 6424 TWIN AUTO CARS
No. 6424 TWIN AUTO CAR EARLY 1957
MOLD No. 6424 – 11 TYPE 1
unpainted black shell with white heat stamped lettering with number to the right of LIONEL
load is 2 premium autos
bar end trucks mounted on smooth steel mounting plates
with brake wheel
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top view
note
– the superstructure for holding the autos is attached with two screws that go through the deck and threaded into the truck mounting plates
– the two mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck
– there are 2 stake holes open in the deck on opposite corners
bottom view
note smooth steel mounting plates
load is 2 premium autos
late classic box flap # 6424 – 13
No. 6424 TWIN AUTO CAR 1958
MOLD No. 6424 – 11 TYPE 1
unpainted black shell with white heat stamped lettering with number to the right of LIONEL
load is 2 premium autos
AAR trucks riveted to smooth steel mounting plates
with brake wheel
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top view
note
– the superstructure for holding the autos is attached with two screws that go through the deck and threaded into the truck mounting plates
– the two mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck
– there are 2 stake holes open in the deck on opposite corners
bottom view
note
smooth steel mounting plates
with 2 operating early AAR trucks riveted to truck mounting plates
load is 2 premium autos
late classic box flap # 6424 – 61
No. 6424-60 TWIN AUTO CAR 1958
MOLD No. 6511 – 2 TYPE 4
unpainted black shell with white heat stamped lettering with number to the left of LIONEL
load is 2 premium autos yellow and turquoise
AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
with brake wheel
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top view
note
– 2 operating early AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
– without mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck
the four repair areas can be seen to be smooth
– without any cross hatch pattern
– there are 14 stake holes open in the deck, the one next to the brake stand is now open
bottom view
note 2 operating early AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
load is 2 premium autos
late classic box flap # 6424 – 61
THE No. 6424-110 TWIN AUTO CARS
No. 6424-110 TWIN AUTO CARS 1958 – 1959
MOLD No. 6424 – 11 TYPE 3
unpainted black shell with white heat stamped lettering with number to the left of LIONEL
with rail end stops
with “6805 slots”
load is 2 premium autos turquoise and dark yellow (mustard)
AAR trucks riveted directly to the shell
with brake wheel
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top view
note
– 2 operating early AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
– without mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck
– the four repair areas now have rail end stops added to the shell for the 6805 radioactive transport car this car is the reason for the “6805 slots” also present on this car
– there are 2 stake holes open in the deck on opposite corners
bottom view
note
– 2 operating early AAR trucks riveted directly to shell- 4 “6805 slots”
load is 2 premium autos turquoise and dark yellow (mustard)
orange perforated box flap # 6424 – 115
No. 6424-110 TWIN AUTO CARS 1958 – 1959
MOLD No. 6424 – 11 TYPE 8
unpainted black shell with white heat stamped lettering with number to the left of LIONEL
without rail end stops
with “6805 slots”
load is 2 premium autos turquoise and yellow
AAR trucks riveted directly to the shell
with brake wheel
F0177
top view
note
– 2 operating early AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
– without mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck
– the four repair areas now have cross hatching
– with “6805 slots”
– there are 13 stake holes open in the deck the one next to the brake wheel is not
bottom view
note
– 2 operating early AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
– 4 “6805 slots”
load is 2 premium autos turquoise and yellow
orange perforated box flap # 6424 – 115
THE No. 6424 AUTO TWIN AUTO CARS FACTORY ERRORS
MOLD No. 6424 – 11 TYPE 1 1957
with lettering half off car
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opposite side with normal lettering
top view
bottom view
THE No. 6511 – 2 MOLD TYPE 4
without lettering on this side
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opposite side with normal lettering
top view
bottom view
THE No. 6404 FLATCAR WITH SINGLE AUTO
No. 6404 FLATCAR WITH SINGLE AUTO
shown here out of numerical sequence as a car with an auto load
– unpainted black plastic with white lettering
– with 2 non operating ARCH – BAR trucks
-with truss rods
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top view – note 12 open stake holes
bottom view
note
-two truss rods
– 2 non operating ARCH BAR trucks
load is red auto with gray bumpers