I have a nice set of Lionel UP extruded aluminum 18 inch passenger cars but seeing the recent George Bush funeral train, I am wondering if Lionel ever offered an 18 inch UP baggage car with the US flag on the sides?
I do not remember seeing one but I may have missed it.
Appreciate the help.
Thanks,
Don
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Lionel offered it in a 21" model. It is Lionel 6-83019 as UP Excursion Passenger 2-pack set. It was in Lionel's 2016 Signature Edition catalog, page 94. I was fortunate to have ordered it and have since received.
The 2-pack expansion has escalated in price since the funeral of President George H.W. Bush. There are two up on _Bay for $780 and $850 right now which is more than the original 4-car excursion set (the price may drop when things cool down). Those are the 21" cars. I THINK MTH did an 18" baggage car in flag paint a while back, but I'm not sure. Lionel's website shows a coach/dome 2-car expansion set, but it has a strange SKU number (1927050) and I haven't been able to find it.
MTH made one, twice actually get the second one as they painted door correctly on that one, the first run didn’t have flag paint on the doors
Matt is correct. The 70' car with the flag painted over the door is # 20-61032. I was fortunate to find one about two months ago. A great looking car. MTH also produced this as a 60' car. It wouldn't surprise me if MTH and/or Lionel reissued this car either individually or as part of a set.
Bob
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