THE FOLLOWING FLATCARS WILL BE DOCUMENTED BELOW
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No. 6812 TRACK MAINTENANCE CAR
VARIATIONS OF THE BULLDOZER USED FOR FLATCAR LOADS
No. 6816 FLATCAR WITH ALLIS CHALMERS TRACTOR DOZER
VARIATIONS OF THE ALLIS CHALMERS SCRAPERS
No. 6817 FLATCAR WITH ALLIS CHALMERS MOTOR SCRAPER
No. 6818 FLATCAR WITH TRANSFORMER
No. 6821 FLATCAR WITH CRATES
No. 6822 NIGHT CREW SEARCHLIGHT CAR
No. 6822 – 50 NIGHT CREW SEARCHLIGHT CAR
No. 6828 NIGHT CREW SEARCHLIGHT CAR (R9)
No. 6825 FLATCAR WITH ARCH TRESTLE BRIDGE
No. 6826 FLATCAR WITH CHRISTMAS TREES
No. 6827 HARNISCHFEGER POWER SHOVEL CAR
No. 6828 HARNISCHFEGER MOBILE CONSTRUCTION CRANE CAR
No. 6812 TRACK MAINTENANCE CAR
No. 6812 TRACK MAINTENANCE CAR 1959
MOLD # 6511 – 2 TYPE 4
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering
number to the left of Lionel on both sides
with brake wheel
F0060
view of reverse side
dark yellow base & platform with black heat stamped lettering
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
– the 2 holes for the truck mounting plate 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
perforated box flap # 6812 – 23
No. 6812 TRACK MAINTENANCE CAR
No. 6812 TRACK MAINTENANCE CAR 1959
MOLD # 6511 – 2 TYPE 4
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering
number to the left of Lionel on both sides
with brake wheel
F0059
view of reverse side
medium yellow base & platform with black heat stamped letter
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
– the 2 holes for the truck mounting plate 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
perforated box flap # 6812 – 23
No. 6812 TRACK MAINTENANCE CAR
No. 6812 TRACK MAINTENANCE CAR 1959
MOLD # 6424 – 11 TYPE 9
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering
number to the left of Lionel on both sides
with brake wheel
F0058
view of reverse side
lemon yellow base & platform with black heat stamped lettering
top view
note
– without mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck, the four repair areas can be seen to have cross hatch pattern
– with 6805 slots
– the 2 holes for the truck mounting plate have been removed
– there are 13 stake holes open in the deck, the one next to the brake stand is not open
bottom view
note
2 operating early AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
perforated box flap # 6812 – 23
No. 6812 TRACK MAINTENANCE CAR
No. 6812 TRACK MAINTENANCE CAR 1960
MOLD # 6511-2 TYPE 4
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering
number to the left of Lionel on both sides
F0056
view of reverse side
gray base & black platform with black heat stamped lettering
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
– the 2 holes for the truck mounting plate 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
perforated box flap # 6812 – 23
No. 6812 TRACK MAINTENANCE CAR
No. 6812 TRACK MAINTENANCE CAR 1960
MOLD #6424-11 TYPE 9
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering
number to the left of Lionel on both sides
with brake wheel
F0057
view of reverse side
black base & gray platform with white heat stamped lettering
top view
note
– without mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck, the four repair areas can be seen to have cross hatch pattern
– with 6805 slots
– the 2 holes for the truck mounting plate have been removed
– there are 13 stake holes open in the deck, the one next to the brake stand is not open
bottom view
note
2 operating early AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
perforated box flap # 6812 – 23
No. 6812 TRACK MAINTENANCE CAR
No. 6812 TRACK MAINTENANCE CAR 1959
MOLD # 6424 – 11 TYPE 9
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering
number to the left of Lionel on both sides
with brake wheel
F0250
view of reverse side
cream base & platform with black heat stamped lettering
top view
note
– without mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck, the four repair areas can be seen to have cross hatch pattern
– with 6805 slots
– the 2 holes for the truck mounting plate have been removed
– there are 13 stake holes open in the deck, the one next to the brake stand is not open
bottom view
note
2 operating early AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
perforated box flap # 6812 – 23
No. 6812 TRACK MAINTENANCE CAR
No. 6812 TRACK MAINTENANCE CAR ON No. 6650 FLATCAR
MOLD # 6424 – 11 TYPE 9
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering
number to the left of Lionel on both sides
with brake wheel
reverse side showing the No. 6818 and the No. 6650
top view
note
– without mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck, the four repair areas can be seen to have cross hatch pattern
– with 6805 slots
– the 2 holes for the truck mounting plate have been removed
– there are 13 stake holes open in the deck, the one next to the brake stand is not open
bottom view
note
2 operating early AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
hole punched just left of center for mounting of the 6650 superstructure not used
perforated box flap # 6812 – 23
VARIATIONS OF THE BULLDOZER USED FOR FLATCAR LOADS
TYPE 1 BULLDOZER
MOLDED IN UNPAINTED FADED ORANGE PLASTIC
RIGHT SIDE TANK — HD 16 DIESEL / TORQUE CONVERTER IN BLACK
LEFT SIDE TANK — HD 16 DIESEL / TORQUE CONVERTER IN BLACK
BACK OF TANK — ALLIS-CHALMERS IN BLACK
REAR DRAWBAR — SHORT WITHOUT HOLES
RIGHT SIDE TANK — HD 16 DIESEL / TORQUE CONVERTER IN BLACK
LEFT SIDE TANK — HD 16 DIESEL / TORQUE CONVERTER IN BLACK
BACK OF TANK — ALLIS-CHALMERS IN BLACK
REAR DRAWBAR — SHORT WITHOUT HOLES
TYPE 2 BULLDOZER
MOLDED IN UNPAINTED ORANGE PLASTIC
RIGHT SIDE TANK — HD 16 DIESEL / TORQUE CONVERTER IN BLACK
LEFT SIDE TANK — HD 16 DIESEL / TORQUE CONVERTER IN BLACK
BACK OF TANK — ALLIS-CHALMERS IN BLACK
REAR DRAWBAR — SHORT WITHOUT HOLES
RIGHT SIDE TANK — HD 16 DIESEL / TORQUE CONVERTER IN WHITE
LEFT SIDE TANK — HD 16 DIESEL / TORQUE CONVERTER IN BLACK
BACK OF TANK — ALLIS-CHALMERS IN WHITE
REAR DRAWBAR — SHORT WITHOUT HOLES
TYPE 3 BULLDOZER
MOLDED IN UNPAINTED ORANGE PLASTIC
RIGHT SIDE TANK — HD 16 DIESEL / TORQUE CONVERTER IN BLACK
LEFT SIDE TANK — WITHOUT HD 16 DIESEL / WITH TORQUE CONVERTER IN BLACK
BACK OF TANK — ALLIS-CHALMERS IN WHITE
REAR DRAWBAR — LONG WITH 3 HOLES
RIGHT SIDE TANK — HD 16 DIESEL / TORQUE CONVERTER IN BLACK
LEFT SIDE TANK — WITHOUT HD 16 DIESEL /WITH TORQUE CONVERTER IN BLACK
BACK OF TANK — ALLIS-CHALMERS IN WHITE
REAR DRAWBAR — LONG WITH 3 HOLES
TYPE 4 BULLDOZER
MOLDED IN UNPAINTED ORANGE PLASTIC
RIGHT SIDE TANK — HD 16 DIESEL / TORQUE CONVERTER IN BLACK
LEFT SIDE TANK — WITHOUT HD 16 DIESEL / WITH TORQUE CONVERTER IN BLACK
BACK OF TANK — ALLIS-CHALMERS IN WHITE
REAR DRAWBAR — SHORT WITHOUT HOLES
RIGHT SIDE TANK — HD 16 DIESEL / TORQUE CONVERTER IN BLACK
LEFT SIDE TANK — WITHOUT HD 16 DIESEL / WITH TORQUE CONVERTER IN BLACK
BACK OF TANK — ALLIS-CHALMERS IN WHITE
REAR DRAWBAR — SHORT WITHOUT HOLES
No. 6816 FLATCAR WITH ALLIS CHALMERS TRACTOR DOZER
No. 6816 FLATCAR WITH ALLIS CHALMERS TRACTOR DOZER 1959 – 1960
MOLD # 6511 – 2 TYPE 4
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering
number to the left of Lionel on both sides
load can be TYPE 2, 3 or 4 bulldozer
with brake wheel
F0262
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
– the 2 holes for the truck mounting plate 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 can be TYPE 2, 3 or 4 bulldozer
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perforated box flap # 6816 – 20
Boxes Courtesy of “The Felix Collection”
No. 6816 FLATCAR WITH ALLIS CHALMERS TRACTOR DOZER
No. 6816 FLATCAR WITH ALLIS CHALMERS TRACTOR DOZER 1959 – 1960
MOLD # 6424 – 11 TYPE 4
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering
number to the left of Lionel on both sides
load can be TYPE 2, 3 or 4 bulldozer
with brake wheel
F0200
top view
note
– without mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck, the four repair areas can be seen to have cross hatch pattern
– with 6805 slots
– the 2 holes for the truck mounting plates are present
– there are 2 stake holes open in the deck on opposite corners
bottom view
note
2 operating early AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
load can be TYPE 2, 3 or 4 bulldozer
perforated box flap # 6816 – 20
Boxes Courtesy of “The Felix Collection”
No. 6816 FLATCAR WITH ALLIS CHALMERS TRACTOR DOZER
No. 6816 FLATCAR WITH ALLIS CHALMERS TRACTOR DOZER 1960
MOLD # 6424 – 11 TYPE 4
unpainted black shell with white heat stamped lettering
number to the left of Lionel on both sides
load is a TYPE 1 bulldozer
with brake wheel
F0330
top view
note
– without mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck, the four repair areas can be seen to have cross hatch pattern
– with 6805 slots
– the 2 holes for the truck mounting plates are present
– there are 2 stake holes open in the deck on opposite corners
bottom view
note
2 operating early AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
load is a TYPE 1 bulldozer
perforated box flap # 6816 – 20
Boxes Courtesy of “The Felix Collection”
VARIATIONS OF THE ALLIS CHALMERS SCRAPERS
TYPE 1 ALLIS CHALMERS SCRAPER
WITH WHITE ALLIS – CHALMERS ON BOTH DRAFT ARMS
WITH BLACK ALLIS – CHALMERS ON ON SIDE OF HOOD ON BOTH SIDES
WITH WIRE WINDSHIELD
WITH SUPPORT IN FRONT OF RADIATOR
NOTE THE SUPPORT IN FRONT OF RADIATOR
NOTE WIRE WINDSHIELD
TYPE 2 ALLIS CHALMERS SCPAPER
WITHOUT WHITE ALLIS – CHALMERS ON BOTH DRAFT ARMS
WITHOUT BLACK ALLIS – CHALMERS ON ON SIDE OF HOOD ON BOTH SIDES
WITHOUT WIRE WINDSHIELD
WITHOUT SUPPORT IN FRONT OF RADIATOR
WITHOUT SUPPORT IN FRONT OF RADIATOR
WITHOUT WIRE WINDSHIELD
No. 6817 FLATCAR WITH ALLIS CHALMERS MOTOR SCRAPER
No. 6817 FLATCAR WITH ALLIS CHALMERS MOTOR SCRAPER 1959 – 1960
MOLD # 6511 – 2 TYPE 4
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering
number to the left of Lionel on both sides
load is either a TYPE 1 or TYPE 2 motor scraper
with brake wheel
F0201
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
– the 2 holes for the truck mounting plate 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 either a TYPE 1 or TYPE 2 motor scraper
No. 6817 FLATCAR WITH ALLIS CHALMERS MOTOR SCRAPER
No. 6817 FLATCAR WITH ALLIS CHALMERS MOTOR SCRAPER 1959 – 1960
MOLD # 6424 – 11 TYPE 4
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering
number to the left of Lionel on both sides
load is either a TYPE 1 or TYPE 2 motor scraper
with brake wheel
F0325
top view
note
– without mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck, the four repair areas can be seen to have cross hatch pattern
– with 6805 slots
– the 2 holes for the truck mounting plates are present
– there are 2 stake holes open in the deck on opposite corners
bottom view
note
2 operating early AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
load is either a TYPE 1 or TYPE 2 motor scraper
No. 6817 FLATCAR WITH ALLIS CHALMERS MOTOR SCRAPER
No. 6817 FLATCAR WITH ALLIS CHALMERS MOTOR SCRAPER 1960
MOLD # 6424 – 11 TYPE 4
unpainted black shell with white heat stamped lettering
number to the left of Lionel on both sides
load is either a TYPE 1 or TYPE 2 motor scraper
with brake wheel
F0333
top view
note
– without mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck, the four repair areas can be seen to have cross hatch pattern
– with 6805 slots
– the 2 holes for the truck mounting plates are present
– there are 2 stake holes open in the deck on opposite corners
bottom view
note
2 operating early AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
load is either a TYPE 1 or TYPE 2 motor scraper
No. 6817 FLATCAR WITH ALLIS CHALMERS MOTOR SCRAPER
THE No. 6424 – 11 MOLD TYPE 9 1958
NOTE
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering
number to the left of Lionel on both sides
load is either a TYPE 1 or TYPE 2 motor scraper
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
the 2 holes for the truck mounting plate have been removed
there are 13 stake holes open in the deck, the one next to the brake stand is not open
the 4 “6805 SLOTS” are present (needed for the # 6805 flatcar”)
top view
note
– without mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck, the four repair areas can be seen to have cross hatch pattern
– with 6805 slots
– the 2 holes for the truck mounting plates have been removed
– there are 13 stake holes open in the deck, the one next to the brake wheel is not open
bottom view
note
2 operating early AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
Courtesy of “The Leverich Collection”
No. 6818 FLATCAR WITH TRANSFORMER
No. 6818 FLATCAR WITH TRANSFORMER 1958
MOLD # 6511 – 2 TYPE 4
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering
number to the left of Lionel on both sides
with brake wheel
F0046
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
– the 2 holes for the truck mounting plate 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
late classic box flap # 6818 – 11
No. 6818 FLATCAR WITH TRANSFORMER
No. 6818 FLATCAR WITH TRANSFORMER 1958
MOLD # 6424 – 11 TYPE 2
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering
number to the left of Lionel on both sides
with brake wheel
F0047
top view
note
– without mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck, the four repair areas can be seen to be smooth without the cross hatch pattern
– without 6805 slots
– the 2 holes for the truck mounting plate have been removed
– there are 13 stake holes open in the deck, the one next to the brake stand is not open
bottom view
note
2 operating early AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
late classic box flap # 6818 – 11
No. 6818 FLATCAR WITH TRANSFORMER
No. 6818 FLATCAR WITH TRANSFORMER 1958
MOLD # 6424 – 11 TYPE 9
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering
number to the left of Lionel on both sides
with brake wheel
Courtesy of “The Leverich Collection”
reverse side
top view
note
– without mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck, the four repair areas can be seen to have cross hatch pattern
– with 6805 slots
– the 2 holes for the truck mounting plates removed
– there are 13 stake holes open in the deck the one next to the brake wheel is not
note
2 operating early AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
No. 6821 FLATCAR WITH CRATES
No. 6821 FLATCAR WITH CRATES 1959 – 1960
MOLD # 6511 – 2 TYPE 4
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering
number to the left of Lionel on both sides
with brake wheel
F0042
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
– the 2 holes for the truck mounting plate 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 unpainted tan crates
perforated box flap # 6821 – 10
No. 6821 FLATCAR WITH CRATES
No. 6821 FLATCAR WITH CRATES 1960
MOLD # 6424 – 11 TYPE 5
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering
number to the left of Lionel on both sides
with brake wheel
F0261
top view
note
– without mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck, the four repair areas can be seen to have cross hatch pattern
– with 6805 slots
– the 2 holes for the truck mounting plates are present
– there are 2 stake holes open in the deck on opposite corners
bottom view
note
2 operating early AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
load is unpainted tan crates
perforated box flap # 6821 – 10
No. 6821 FLATCAR WITH CRATES
No. 6821 FLATCAR WITH CRATES 1960
MOLD # 6424 – 11 TYPE 9
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering
number to the left of Lionel on both sides
top view
note
– without mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck, the four repair areas can be seen to have cross hatch pattern
– with 6805 slots
– the 2 holes for the truck mounting plates removed
– 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
load is unpainted tan crates
Courtesy of “The Leverich Collection”
perforated box flap # 6821 – 10
No. 6822 NIGHT CREW SEARCHLIGHT CAR
No. 6822 NIGHT CREW SEARCHLIGHT CAR 1961 – 1962
MOLD # 6511 – 2 TYPE 6
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering
number to the left of Lionel on both sides
unpainted black searchlight base with unpainted gray searchlight cap
with brake wheel
F0035
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
– the 2 holes for the truck mounting plate have been removed
– there are 14 stake holes open in the deck, the one next to the brake stand is open
bottom view
note
hole for wires
2 operating early AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
unpainted black searchlight base with unpainted gray searchlight cap
light orange picture box flap # 6822-21
No. 6822 – 50 NIGHT CREW SEARCHLIGHT CAR
No. 6822 – 50 NIGHT CREW SEARCHLIGHT CAR 1963
MOLD 6511 – 2 TYPE 6
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering
number to the left of Lionel on both sides
unpainted gray searchlight base with unpainted gray searchlight cap
with brake wheel
F0285
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
– the 2 holes for the truck mounting plate have been removed
– there are 14 stake holes open in the deck, the one next to the brake stand is open
bottom view
note
hole for wires
1 non-operating & 1 operating early AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
unpainted gray searchlight base with unpainted gray searchlight cap
light orange picture box flap # 6822-21
No. 6822 – 50 NIGHT CREW SEARCHLIGHT CAR
No. 6822 – 50 NIGHT CREW SEARCHLIGHT CAR 1963
MOLD 6511 – 2 TYPE 6
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering
number to the left of Lionel on both sides
unpainted gray searchlight base with unpainted gray searchlight cap
with brake wheel
F0036
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
– the 2 holes for the truck mounting plate have been removed
– there are 14 stake holes open in the deck, the one next to the brake stand is open
bottom view
note
hole for wires
1 non-operating & 1 operating early AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
unpainted gray searchlight base with unpainted gray searchlight cap
light orange picture box flap # 6822-21
No. 6822 – 50 NIGHT CREW SEARCHLIGHT CAR
No. 6822 – 50 NIGHT CREW SEARCHLIGHT CAR 1964
MOLD # 6511 – 2 TYPE 6
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering
number to the left of Lionel on both sides
unpainted gray searchlight base with unpainted gray searchlight cap
with brake wheel
F0037
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
– the 2 holes for the truck mounting plate have been removed
– there are 14 stake holes open in the deck, the one next to the brake stand is open
bottom view
note hole for wires
1 non-operating late & 1 operating early AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
unpainted gray searchlight base with unpainted gray searchlight cap
dark orange picture box flap # 6822-21
No. 6822 NIGHT CREW SEARCHLIGHT CAR
No. 6822 NIGHT CREW SEARCHLIGHT CAR 1965
MOLD # 6511 – 2 TYPE 6
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering
number to the left of Lionel on both sides
unpainted gray searchlight base with unpainted black searchlight cap
with brake wheel
F0248
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
– the 2 holes for the truck mounting plate have been removed
– there are 14 stake holes open in the deck, the one next to the brake stand is open
bottom view
note
hole for wires
2 operating late AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
unpainted gray searchlight base with unpainted black searchlight cap
dark orange picture box flap # 6822-21
No. 6828 NIGHT CREW SEARCHLIGHT CAR (R9)
No. 6828 NIGHT CREW SEARCHLIGHT CAR 1968 – 1969
MOLD # 6511 – 2 TYPE 6
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering
number to the left of Lionel on both sides
unpainted gray searchlight base with unpainted black searchlight cap
with brake wheel
F0315
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
– the 2 holes for the truck mounting plate have been removed
– there are 14 stake holes open in the deck, the one next to the brake stand is open
bottom view
note
hole for wires
1 non-operating & 1 operating late AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
unpainted gray searchlight base with unpainted black searchlight cap
plain white box with 6822 rubber stamped in black on both ends
No. 6822 – 50 NIGHT CREW SEARCHLIGHT CAR
No. 6822 – 50 NIGHT CREW SEARCHLIGHT CAR 1968 – 1969
MOLD # 6511 – 2 TYPE 6
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering
number to the left of Lionel on both sides
unpainted gray searchlight base with unpainted black searchlight cap
with brake wheel
F0297
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
– the 2 holes for the truck mounting plate have been removed
– there are 14 stake holes open in the deck, the one next to the brake stand is open
bottom view
note
hole for wires
1 non-operating & 1 operating late AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
unpainted gray searchlight base with unpainted black searchlight cap
plain white box with 6822 rubber stamped in black on both ends
No. 6822 – 50 NIGHT CREW SEARCHLIGHT CAR
No. 6822 – 50 NIGHT CREW SEARCHLIGHT CAR 1968 – 1969
MOLD # 6511 – 2 TYPE 6
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering
number to the left of Lionel on both sides
unpainted gray searchlight base with unpainted gray searchlight cap
with brake wheel
F0318
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
– the 2 holes for the truck mounting plate have been removed
– there are 14 stake holes open in the deck, the one next to the brake stand is open
bottom view
note
hole for wires
1 non-operating & 1 operating late AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
unpainted gray searchlight base with unpainted gray searchlight cap
plain white box with 6822 rubber stamped in black on both ends
No. 6825 FLATCAR WITH ARCH TRESTLE BRIDGE
No. 6825 FLATCAR WITH ARCH TRESTLE BRIDGE 1959 – 1962
MOLD # 6511 – 2 TYPE 4
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering
number to the left of Lionel on both sides
with brake wheel
F0043
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
– the 2 holes for the truck mounting plate 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 either an unpainted gray or black arch trestle bridge
perforated box flap # 6825 – 10
No. 6825 FLATCAR WITH ARCH TRESTLE BRIDGE
No. 6825 FLATCAR WITH ARCH TRESTLE BRIDGE 1959 – 1962
MOLD # 6424 – 11 TYPE 5
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering
number to the left of Lionel on both sides
with brake wheel
F0044
top view
note
– without mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck, the four repair areas can be seen to have cross hatch pattern
– with 6805 slots
– the 2 holes for the truck mounting plates are present
– there are 2 stake holes open in the deck on opposite corners
bottom view
note
2 operating early AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
load is either an unpainted gray or black arch trestle bridge
perforated box flap # 6825 – 10
No. 6825 FLATCAR WITH ARCH TRESTLE BRIDGE
No. 6825 FLATCAR WITH ARCH TRESTLE BRIDGE 1959 – 1962
MOLD # 6424 – 11 TYPE 9
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering
number to the left of Lionel on both sides
with brake wheel
top view
note
– without mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck, the four repair areas can be seen to have cross hatch pattern
– with 6805 slots
– the 2 holes for the truck mounting plates have been removed
– 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
load is either an unpainted gray or black arch trestle bridge
Courtesy of “The Leverich Collection”
No. 6826 FLATCAR WITH CHRISTMAS TREES
No. 6826 FLATCAR WITH CHRISTMAS TREES 1959 – 1960
MOLD # 6511 – 2 TYPE 4
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering
number to the left of Lionel on both sides
with brake wheel
F0041
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
– the 2 holes for the truck mounting plate 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
There is a question of this car ever coming with four metal stakes.
The 1959 Consumer Catalogs appears to show what may be four stakes; but the Advance Catalog and 1960 Consumer Catalog never showed that as shown below.
More information is requested.
1959 Advance Catalog
Bands only
1959 Consumer Catalog
Appear to be 4 metal stakes
1960 Consumer Catalog
No. 6827 HARNISCHFEGER POWER SHOVEL CAR
No. 6827 HARNISCHFEGER POWER SHOVEL CAR 1960 – 1963
MOLD # 6424-11 TYPE 5
unpainted black shell with white heat stamped lettering
number to the left of Lionel on both sides
with brake wheel
F0203
top view
note
– without mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck, the four repair areas can be seen to have cross hatch pattern
– with 6805 slots
– the 2 holes for the truck mounting plates are present
– there are 2 stake holes open in the deck on opposite corners
bottom view
note
2 operating early AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
Boxes Courtesy of “The Felix Collection”
No. 6827 HARNISCHFEGER POWER SHOVEL CAR
No. 6827 HARNISCHFEGER POWER SHOVEL CAR 1960 – 1963
MOLD # 6424-11 TYPE 5
unpainted black shell with white heat stamped lettering
number to the left of Lionel on both sides
with brake wheel
F0202
top view
note
– without mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck, the four repair areas can be seen to have cross hatch pattern
– with 6805 slots
– the 2 holes for the truck mounting plates are present
– there are 2 stake holes open in the deck on opposite corners
bottom view
note
2 operating early AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
Boxes Courtesy of “The Felix Collection”
No. 6828 HARNISCHFEGER MOBILE CONSTRUCTION CRANE CAR
No. 6828 HARNISCHFEGER MOBILE CONSTRUCTION CRANE CAR 1960
MOLD # 6424-11 TYPE 5
unpainted black shell with white heat stamped lettering
number to the left of Lionel on both sides
with eight frame rail extensions
load is light yellow (early production) or dark yellow (latter production) mobile construction crane
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with brake wheel
F0204
top view
note
– without mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck, the four repair areas can be seen to have cross hatch pattern
– with 6805 slots
– the 2 holes for the truck mounting plates are present
– there are 2 stake holes open in the deck on opposite corners
bottom view
note
2 operating early AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
load is light yellow (early production) or dark yellow (latter production) mobile construction crane
– note the brown assembly packet # 6828 – 141 and instructions with yellow crane printed on the first page over the printing
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THE FOLLOWING BOXES ARE USED FOR BOTH CRANE CARS
LEFT: picture box flap # 6828 – 4
RIGHT: internal box flap # 6828 – 147
Boxes Courtesy of “The Felix Collection”
LEFT: generic cellophane front box flap # 12 – 250 with 6828 rubber stamped on both ends in black
RIGHT: internal box flap # 6828 – 147
No. 6828 HARNISCHFEGER MOBILE CONSTRUCTION CRANE CAR
No. 6828 HARNISCHFEGER MOBILE CONSTRUCTION CRANE CAR (R9)
MOLD # 6424 – 11 TYPE 5
unpainted red shell with white heat stamped lettering
number to the left of Lionel on both sides
with eight frame rail extensions
load is a dark yellow (latter production) mobile construction crane
– note the white assembly packet # 6828 – 141 and instructions without yellow crane printed on the first page over the printing
– P&H the story of a trademark
with brake wheel
F0206
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top view
note
– without mounting tabs at each end protruding through the deck, the four repair areas can be seen to have cross hatch pattern
– with 6805 slots
– the 2 holes for the truck mounting plates are present
– there are 2 stake holes open in the deck on opposite corners
bottom view
note
2 operating early AAR trucks riveted directly to shell
load is a dark yellow (latter production) mobile construction crane
– note the white assembly packet # 6828 – 141 and instructions without yellow crane printed on the first page over the printing
P&H the story of a trademark
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