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I think the name Coral isle had Pennsylvania and Philadelphia historical significance when it was assigned to Lionel's standard gauge passenger car back in the 1930s. If I am not mistaken, Coral Isle was the name of a famous Pennsylvanian's daughter.  Stephen Girard was a well known, respected and wealthy Pennsylvanian business man who was also a well respected philanthropist. Of course, the Liberty Bell car further ties into the Pennsylvania heritage of this set. Here are a few links which might explain things better. By the way, the Lionel "Stephen Girard" set is my favorite prewar standard gauge set that I own. I love the proportions and colors of this old train.

https://www.ushistory.org/people/girard.htm

https://www.google.com/books/e...;printsec=frontcover

https://www.google.com/books/e...;printsec=frontcover



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