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This Identification Guide for Lionel Electric Trains covers the "Post-war Era" only from 1945 until 1969.
LIONEL TRAINS EXPLODING EXPLOSIVES BOX CAR No. 6470
The Exploding Explosives Box Car No. 6470 component parts would fly in all directions when hit with a missile. The 6464 Series Box Car was the basis of this design that had shortened rivet patterns to accommodate the WHITE "EXPLOSIVES" lettering. There is one additional variation that was ORANGE-RED in color. Available in 1959 and 1960, this car was equipped with AAR trucks and disc couplers.