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This Identification Guide for Lionel Electric Trains covers the "Post-war Era" only from 1945 until 1969.
LIONEL TRAINS OPERATING RADAR FLAT CAR No. 3540
The Operating Radar Car No. 3540 was built around a RED flat car mold No. 6511-2 and was available for two years: 1959 and 1960. It came with a lighted GREEN radar scope that was read by the operator. The antenna rotated by means of a rubber band that is frequently found in melted condition. Equipped with early AAR trucks. There are no known variations.