Best of CTT

REGISTERED-USER ONLINE EXTRA: Lionel's postwar freight-car numbers

The Lionel Corp. four-digit numbers identifying its postwar rolling stock appears haphazard, but a closer examination suggests otherwise.

By Terry Thompson
Freight-car-numbering
Why should you care about freight car numbers?

Say you're in the market for a gondola. If you know how to recognize a gondola car number, and what the different numbers say about the cars, you can search for it more quickly and easily.


Registered User Content
To view this article you must be a registered user of ClassicToyTrains.com
Already registered?
Haven't registered yet?
REGISTER TODAY to:
  • Receive e-mail newsletter
  • Participate in the forums
  • Access our live railroading Web Cam
  • Access product reviews
  • Manage your magazine and e-mail account
SEARCH THIS SITE
This icon denotes premium subscriber content. Learn more »
Register online for access to more valuable resource information.

Don't miss your connection to the reader forum, free projects, how-to videos, and more.
E-mail address
Password
Remember me
News and more, delivered right to your inbox
Expand Ribbon
close logo