Lionel Electric Trains Identification Guide Sub-Title
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This Identification Guide for Lionel Electric Trains covers the "Post-war Era" only from 1945 until 1969.

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The 2000 Series Observation Cars LIONEL TRAINS OBSERVATION PASSENGER CAR No. 2431

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Lionel Observation Car No. 2431 Variation B
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The 2000 Series Observation CarsThe Observation Car No. 2431 was available in 1946 and 1947. The car body is of sheet-metal construction and was painted BLUE and it has a SILVER painted roof with SILVER windows and doors. This car is not lighted and there are clear window inserts that do not have people silhouettes. It came with staple-end trucks equipped with one electronic coil coupler.
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There are two variations:

Variation A: Has SILVER rubber-stamped lettering. 1946 production.
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Variation B: Has WHITE heat-stamped lettering. 1947 production.
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This car operates on both O Gauge and O27 Gauge track.
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