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This Identification Guide for Lionel Electric Trains covers the "Post-war Era" only from 1945 until 1969.
LIONEL TRAINS HELICOPTER RECONNAISANCE BOX CAR No. 3619
The Helicopter Reconnaissance Car No. 3619 would open the roof and launch a helicopter into space by the use of a 6019 or USC uncoupling track section after a winder was manually compressed.
Made in 1962 through 1964, there would be one additional variation that would have the body a DARKER YELLOW color. This variation is slightly more difficult to find. Uses a TYPE E Helicopter that is difficult to find unbroken, this car came with AAR trucks and disc couplers.