Lionel 6517 Vintage O Lionel Lines Illuminated Bay Window Caboose VG

This is a Lionel 6517 Vintage O Lionel Lines Illuminated Bay Window Caboose from 1956-60. The 6517 is a common item manufactured in the late 1950‘s and was Lionel‘s top-of-the-line caboose for their O gauge line. Based upon looks, the bay window caboose was a radical change from the standard cabooses in the Lionel family. This change was well received by the train community as it remained in production for five years along with a brief appearance in 1966. For the first five years, the bay window caboose was produced with Lionel Lines as the roadname. When the caboose was re-introduced for a single year (1966), it wore the Erie roadname on its sides. The Erie version is a desireable caboose and very difficult to locate. This is also the only postwar caboose to ever have the Erie roadname. This caboose features interior illumination, a smoke stack, metal ladders, die-cast metal trucks, die-cast metal operating knuckle couplers, metal wheels and axles.

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-6: Very Good based on visual appearance. The wheels show average run-time. This item shows scratches on the shell and chassis. This item shows rusting on the trucks. The overall appearance of this item may be improved with a gentle and thorough cleaning. The original box is not included. The instruction manual is not included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Very Good.

Condition: Very Good (C-6)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: No

Manufacturer: Lionel
Model Number: 6517
Years Manufactured: 1956 - 1960
Road Name: Lionel Lines

Scale/Era: O Postwar
Model Type: Freight Cars


The Trainz SKU for this item is 6255392.

Trainz Product Id: 11401591