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This Identification Guide for Lionel Electric Trains covers the "Post-war Era" only from 1945 until 1969.
LIONEL TRAINS LEHIGH VALLEY HOPPER CAR No. 2456
The Lehigh Valley Hopper Car No. 2456 is listed in the Production Table as Variation A of the Type I body that has WHITE lettering. This car was available in 1948 only and came with Type 3b staple-end trucks with electronic couplers. Shows the number "25000" on the sides of the car. There are two variations: Variation A: FLAT BLACK paint. Variation B: GLOSS BLACK paint.