FLATCARS, 10 INCH TYPE PAGE 1


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. 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
F0172

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
F0174

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
F0175

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
F0176

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
F0178

opposite side with normal lettering

top view

bottom view


THE No. 6511 – 2 MOLD TYPE 4

without lettering on this side

F0179

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
F0216

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


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