Had this rusty body for awhile. Maybe a Marx or Hafner? Could sand it down and put a freight shell. Anyone know what it was hate to just trash it.
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It is one of the later two-axle Lionel prewar cars- could be 529, 530, 803, 804, 805, 806, 807, 809, 831 or 902. I can maybe make out the punched "slots" for a brakestand, so it could be one of the freight cars. The rust obscures any further distinguishing slots that would have held the body, tank or stakes to further narrow it down.
@hafner33 posted:Had this rusty body for awhile. Maybe a Marx or Hafner? Could sand it down and put a freight shell. Anyone know what it was hate to just trash it.
Looks pretty far gone in any event. I doubt you'd be left with much if you try to literally sand or sandblast it, but perhaps it's worth a dip in some industrial grade rust removing chemical bath, if you already have some on hand (frankly, I don't think the chances of resurrection are good enough to be worth purchasing it new). Good luck!
If you have a layout, design, a small scrap yard and donate this car to it. At least this would keep it from going in the trash. Jim .
