This is a Lionel 6517 Vintage O Lionel Lines Illuminated Bay Window Caboose from 1956-60. The 6517 is a common item manufactured in the late 1950s and was Lionels top-of-the-line caboose for their O gauge line. Based upon looks, the bay window caboose was a radical change from the standard cabooses in the Lionel family. This change was well received by the train community as it remained in production for five years along with a brief appearance in 1966. For the first five years, the bay window caboose was produced with Lionel Lines as the roadname. When the caboose was re-introduced for a single year (1966), it wore the Erie roadname on its sides. The Erie version is a desireable caboose and very difficult to locate. This is also the only postwar caboose to ever have the Erie roadname. This caboose features interior illumination, a smoke stack, metal ladders, die-cast metal trucks, die-cast metal operating knuckle couplers, metal wheels and axles.

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-6: Very Good based on visual appearance. The trim pieces are bent and not on correctly but in tact with the unit. The overall appearance of this item may be improved with a gentle and thorough cleaning. There are light nicks and scratches on the surface of this item as well as the underframe. The wheels show average run-time. The original box is not included. The instruction manual is not included. Overall condition is Very Good.

Condition: Very Good (C-6)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: No

Manufacturer: Lionel
Model Number: 6517
Years Manufactured: 1956 – 1960
Road Name: Lionel Lines

Scale/Era: O Postwar
Model Type: Freight Cars

The SKU for this item is 5910356.

Product Id: 11401591