Lionel 11-70042 No. 659 Dark Green Ore Dump Car – Model Train Junction: Quality Parts and Art Supplies

This is made by MTH and is part of the new “Lionel Corporation Tinplate” Line. Produced by Lionel from 1935-1938 the 659 ore dump car was made of “heavy gauge steel, beautifully enameled and trimmed with nickel hand rails, hand breaks, ladders, number plates, and other details”. This particular car had the ability to tilt, allowing for dumping on either and also was designed to be paired with locomotives 252E, 261E, 264E, and 265E. Today this car features a stamped steel body, mechanically operating dump, metal wheels and axels, all finished off in a colorful, attractive paint scheme with a baked enamel finish.

Features

Metal Wheels and Axles

Colorful, Attractive Paint Schemes

Baked Enamel Finish

Stamped Steel Body

Mechanically Operating Dump

Unit Measures:7 13/16″ x 2 3/8″ x 1 15/16″

Operates On O-27 Curves

Condition: Factory New (C-9)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-9)

Manufacturer: Lionel
Model Number: 11-70042

Scale/Era: O Modern
Model Type: Freight Cars

The Trainz SKU for this item is P11594355.

Trainz Product Id: 11594355