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This Identification Guide for Lionel Electric Trains covers the "Post-war Era" only from 1945 until 1969.
LIONEL TRAINS ALEXANDER HAMILTON PASSENGER CAR No. 2541
The Alexander Hamilton Observation Car No. 2541 was first available in 1955 as part of the Congressional Set and continued in production for one additional year. It came with Type VIII die-cast four-wheel passenger trucks equipped with magnetic couplers. This flat channeled extruded aluminum observation car has SILVER painted end top, skirt, and vestibule end with MAROON stripes that have GOLD lettering. There are no variations.