Lionel Semi-Scale Tank Cars
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Lionel No. 2955 Tank Car
General Information
The Lionel No. 2955 Tank Car was introduced in 1940 and was issued through 1942. The No. 2955 Tank Cars measure 9-inches in length. The diecast metal tank car bodies and domes were always painted black. All of the tank cars have decals for either “Shell” or “Sunoco” applied to the sides. One version of the tank car had decals for “Shell”, “S.E.P.X. 8124” and the capacity data. The other version had decals “S.U.N.X. 2955”, the “Sunoco” diamond and capacity data. The tank cars have black handrails, ladders and journals. The tank cars have a black diecast frame with black steps in the corners, a black brake wheel, air brake tank and black diamond placard holders. The tank cars have late style operating box couplers. The coupler height and shank length varied.
Lionel No. 2955 Tank Cars
1. No. 2955 Shell Tank Car in black (1940-1942).
2. No. 2955 Sunoco Tank Car in black (1941-1942).
1. No. 2955 Shell Tank Car in black (1940-1942).
2. No. 2955 Sunoco Tank Car in black (1941-1942).
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