Lionel Classic Period Dump Cars
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Lionel No. 659 Dump Cars
Lionel No. 2659 Dump Cars
Lionel No. 659 Dump Cars
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No. 659 Dump Car with dark green bin and black frame (1935-1942)
No. 659 Dump Car with dark green bin and black frame (1935-1942)
General Information
The Lionel No. 659 Dump Cars were introduced in 1935 and were issued through 1942. The cars had no operating mechanism and had to be dumped manually. The No. 659 Dump Cars always had manual couplers.
The No. 659 Dump Cars measure 6 1/2-inches in length. The dump cars always had a dark green bin and black frame. The cars were identified with the number rubber stamped on the outside of the bin.
Variations of the No. 659 Dump Cars are limited to the location of the brake wheel.
No. 659 Dump Car with dark green bin and black frame (1935-1942)





The cars have nickel trim and nickel journals. The cars have latch couplers.
No. 659 Dump Car with dark green bin and black frame (1935-1942)





The cars have nickel trim and nickel journals. The cars have latch couplers. This variation has the brake wheels located in the reverse position.
Lionel No. 2659 Dump Cars
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General Information
No. 2659 Dump Car with dark green bin and black frame (1938-1942)
General Information
The Lionel No. 2659 Dump Cars were introduced in 1938 and were issued through 1942. The cars had no operating mechanism and had to be dumped manually. The No. 2659 Dump Cars always had operating couplers.
The No. 2659 Dump Cars measure 6 1/2-inches in length. The dump cars always had a dark green bin and black frame. The cars were identified with the number rubber stamped on the outside of the bin.
No. 2659 Dump Car with dark green bin and black frame (1938-1942)





The cars have nickel trim and black journals. The cars have operating late style box couplers.
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