Lionel 6517 Lionel Lines Illuminated Bay Window Caboos

Because this is a no reserve auction, the high bidder at the end of the auction will own this item.

This is a Lionel 6517 Lionel Lines Illuminated Bay Window Caboose from 1956-60. The 6517 is a common item manufactured in the late 1950æs and was Lionelæs top-of-the-line caboose for their O gauge line. Based upon looks, the bay window caboose was a radical change from the standard cabooses in the Lionel family. This change was well received by the train community as it remained in production for five years along with a brief appearance in 1966. For the first five years, the bay window caboose was produced with Lionel Lines as the roadname. When the caboose was re-introduced for a single year (1966), it worn the Erie roadname on its sides. The Erie version is a desireable caboose and very difficult to locate. This is also the only postwar caboose to ever have the Erie roadname. This caboose features interior illumination, a smoke stack, metal ladders, die-cast metal trucks, die-cast metal operating knuckle couplers, metal wheels and axles.

This item has a fair number of scratches. It clearly shows signs of use, but it is complete and fully functional. Overall condition is Excellent-minus. This item was inspected by both our in-house Lionel Postwar experts and by our Authorized Lionel Service Station and we guarantee this item is completely functional and operable. Please see the inspection card for details. The box has been reinforced with duct tape. Overall condition is Excellent -.

The Trainz SKU for this item is 3217143.

Condition: Excellent -
TCA Grade: C-7   TCA Grading
Original Box: Yes
Box Condition: P-6 Box Grading
Manufacturer: Lionel
Model Number: 6517
Scale/Era: O Postwar
Model Type: Freight Cars
Road Name: LIONEL LINES

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