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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 2500 Series Baggage Cars LIONEL TRAINS RAILWAY EXRESS AGENCY BAGGAGE CAR No. 2530

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Lionel Lines Railway Express Baggage Car No. 2530 Variation C
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No. 2530 Late Classic Box End
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The 2500 Series Baggage CarsThe Railway Express Agency Baggage Car No. 2530 was produced from 1954 until 1960. This extruded aluminum baggage car has SILVER painted ends and was not illuminated. This baggage car was first produced with large baggage doors. These were only available during the first year of production. After this, to strengthen the cars sides, this car was only produced with the small doors. The glued Railway Express Agency name plates have simulated rivets painted on each corner and were usually placed on the lower portion of the ribbed sides. Late production examples have been found of this car that have a high-gloss finish. There are five variations:

Variation A: Large doors with the name plates attached by hex head screws. Early 1954 production.
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Variation B: Large doors with name plates glued in place. Produced early in 1954.
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Variation C: Small doors with name plates glued in place.
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Variation D: Small doors with no "LIONEL LINES" name plate, and the Railway Express Agency name plate is glued to the center flat section of the side of the car. These cars are frequently found with a high-gloss finish.
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Variation E: Small doors with dots before and after "LIONEL LINES" on name plate. The Railway Express plate is located somewhat below the bottom edge of the doors.
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This car was designed to work on the larger radius of O Gauge track.

No. 2530 Door Size Comparison
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No. 2530 REA Name Plate

Lionel Lines Railway Express Baggage Car No. 2530 Variation E No. 2530 Variation D Orange Display Box End

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