Lionel 8550PROTO

6-8550 JERSEY CENTRAL GP7 PROTOTYPE

 

  • Used for display at the 1975 Toy Fair when the 6-8550 was announced, it is painted in a dull red paint compared to the production models which were high gloss
  • The Jersey Central logo and white background were evidently applied with the tooing used in the final production model
  • Was displayed mounted on a dummy base with no motor, and the body is still mounted on the base as displayed in the showroom
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