| A year of changes for Lionel in 59, all contained in this 56 page paper pulp catalog. Great artwork cover and inside pages. Military and space-related items were a dominant part of the product line. The General was introduced and available in three set(1862 & 1872). Other new engines included 614 Alaska switcher; 2349 NP GP-9; 2358 GN EP-5; 217 B&M AB alco's; 44 US Army Missle launcher; two highly coveted motorized units, 57 AEC and the 58 GN rotary snowplow. New in rolling stock were the Bosco and circus cars, chicken sweeper, traveling Aquarium car, 6816 flat w/dozer, 6817 flat w/scraper, 3512 fireman and ladder car. Once again a great year for sets with fantastic operating cars, set boxes also changed in designs(first year for display boxes). |
