Item 6-19419
CHARLOTTE MINT CAR (1993)
| This is part of Lionel's continuing Mint car series. All Mint cars have become highly sought after due in part to the locales of the various US Mint operations. Located in North Carolina, the United States Mint in Charlotte was first erected in 1835 during the Carolina Gold Rush. Coinage of gold began here and would continue until 1861 when N. Carolina seceded from the Union. The Confederacy took control, continued coining operations for a short time, it's eventual closing was final. FEATURES: dark green body with silver lettering under the viewing windows * Gold bullion load * die-cast sprung trucks * operating couplers * circular grates on each end * coin slot * authentic Charlotte graphics * metal underframe * brake wheel |
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