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This Identification Guide for Lionel Electric Trains covers the "Post-war Era" only from 1945 until 1969.
LIONEL TRAINS SP TYPE LIONEL LINES CABOOSE No. 6017-85
The Lionel Lines Caboose No. 6017-85 was produced in 1958 on Type 2 die and was issued in the Marine Corps Set No. 1595. LIGHT GRAY painted plastic SP Type body with BLACK heat-stamped lettering. Note that only the number "6017" appears on the sides of the car. The number "6017-85" appears on the box ends. A blackened sheet metal chassis with hand rails fastens to the body with tabs. This caboose came AAR trucks with one disc coupler. There are no variations.