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This Identification Guide for Lionel Electric Trains covers the "Post-war Era" only from 1945 until 1969.
LIONEL TRAINS LIONEL LINES BAY WINDOW CABOOSE No. 6517
The Lionel Lines Caboose No. 6517 was the first offering from Lionel in the class of caboose in 1955. Production continued until 1959. During this period there were three variations that were created. Two of these variations are distinguished by underscores of the "BLT 12-55" and "LIONEL" production data. See the above close up illustration. The third variation is a DARKER RED car.