Lionel 27249
GREAT NORTHERN EXPRESS BOXCAR Due Date July
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| During the 1940's and 1950's, box express (BX) cars provided coast to coast speedy delivery for all sorts of packages and mail t hat had to get to a destination fast. A variety of standard boxcars of t he period were used for this package delivery system. Typically coupled immediately behind the locomotives of fast passenger trains, these special boxcars were often uniquely decorated for their express delivery duties. FEATURES: Die-cast metal sprung trucks and operating couplers Hidden uncoupling tabs Metal underframe details Opening doors Journal box trucks Box loads included Gauge: Standard O Minimum Curve: O-31 Dimensions: Length: 11 1/4" |
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