Lionel included in the parts envelope (No. 161-31) a magnet (Part No. 161-23) and special glue capsule (Part No. 3330-102) that was to be used to attach the magnet to a car. As the train passed by, and the rotating arm on the No. 161 was activated with a No. 90 Controller, the bag was detached from the arm by the magnet that was on the side of a designated car. This magnet, and the glue to attach it to the car (No. 3330-102) are often missing from this accessory.
See a catalog illustration of this accessory.
The mail bag (Part No. 161-17) is not the same as those that were used by the No. 3428 Mail Car (Part No. 3428-11 or 3428-22) which is smaller. This mail bag assembly is also often found missing.
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