MTH 11-70037 No. 2653 O Gauge Hopper Car - Black

Originally catalogued in 1941 this 2653 O gauge coal car came equipped with electric remote control couplers and an opening hopper bottom. Catalog numbers, initially in the 600 series, were changed to the 2600 series when new automatic couplers were added in 1938. Part of the 2600 rubber stamped freight car series from M.T.H., this car features baked enamel finishing, stamped steel body and chassis, metal wheels and axels, and operating metal latch couplers. "In designing this marvelous new series of Lionel 'O' Gauge Freight Cars, our aim has been to express the individuality of every type of commercial freight car used on all railroads. Many new features never before carried out to such perfection are apparent in these cars."

Features:

• Baked Enamel Finish
• Stamped Steel Body and Chassis
• Metal Wheels and Axles
• Operating Metal Latch Couplers
• Unit Measures:8 1/8" x 2 3/8" x 2 3/4"
• Operates On O-31 Curves

Roadname: Black

Product Item Number: 11-70037

Catalog: CY 2010 Lionel Tinplate Volume 1

Product Line: Lionel Corporation

Scale: O Gauge

Delivery Status: Delivered DEC. 2010

Made under Licensed Deal with Lionel LLC that Expired May 1, 2019 This product is compatible with all Std. Gauge 3-Rail track systems including those systems offered by Gargraves and Lionel