Always and forever, this item will be the all-time classic Lionel caboose, and was named the "fully equipped" because it had everything except a kitchen sink and stove! This SP-type caboose was Lionel's top of the line caboose from 1949 until 1952. Painted body with white heat-stamped letters. Pre-1952 versions have diecast staple-end trucks with magnetic or coil couplers, post-1952 versions have bar-end diecast trucks with magnetic couplers. Has stamped metal frame, railings, and ladders; and metal battery boxes with an illuminated interior. Built from 1949 until 1952. Most produced with black smokestacks - a few were produced with brown ones. |