MTH 11-70102 No. 2654 O Gauge Tank Car - Mobile

In the O gauge section of its catalogs, Lionel noted that "Lionel freight cars are made in two sizes - the 2651 series and the 2800 series. Cars in the 2800 series are larger than those in the 2651 series, their couplers are higher, and the two sizes therefore cannot be used together." The catalog cautioned boys to check which size matched their locomotive, "before ordering additional O gauge freight equipment." In the 1939 catalog, 2651 series cars cost $2.75 with electric couplers, and 2800 series cars were a dollar more.

This 2654 O gauge tank car came equipped electric remote control couplers, aluminum finishing, and bright nickel detailing. 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."

• 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 3 1/4"
• Operates On O-31 Curves

Roadname: Mobil

Product Item Number: 11-70102

Catalog: EC 2014 Lionel Tinplate Volume 1

Product Line: Lionel Corporation

Scale: O Gauge

Delivery Status: Delivered Mar. 2015

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