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This Identification Guide for Lionel Electric Trains covers the "Post-war Era" only from 1945 until 1969.
LIONEL TRAINS NEW YORK CENTRAL GONDOLA CAR No. 6002
The New York Central Gondola Car No. 6002 was only manufactured in 1950 and was the only issue of the 9-9/16" New York Central Gondola Cars to have late scout trucks equipped with magnetic couplers.
Produced on a Type 1a BLACK body that has WHITE heat-stamped lettering, note that the "N" is in the second panel and that the number "6002" is underlined and it shows only two lines of car data.
This gondola car does not have steps or brake wheels.
There are no variations.