This is a Lionel 6517 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 worn 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-7: Excellent based on visual appearance. 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. The wheels show average run-time. Some minor trim elements are misaligned, bent, damaged or missing. The instruction manual is not included. The original box is included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Excellent.

Condition: Excellent (C-7)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-7)

Manufacturer: Lionel
Model Number: 6-29722
Years Manufactured: 1956 – 1960
Road Name: Lionel Lines

Scale/Era: O Modern
Model Type: Freight Cars

The SKU for this item is 5939261.

Product Id: 11564082