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This page contains our current inventory of cars that were part of the postwar Lionel "Space & Military" series. Included here are those specialized rolling stock items (both operating & non-operating AND both real & fictitious) that were created to stimulate the imaginations of children regarding space exploration and the needs of the armed forces of the United States. Note that military motive power is located on our Diesels, Electrics & Small Motorized Units web page, military-type cabooses are located on our Cabooses web page and space & military accessories are located on our Accessories web page.
* * * Click on "Yes" in the Photo column to see a picture.
The 1950's and 1960's were marked by the "race to
space" and the creation of "world superpowers" -- specifically the United States and the
Soviet Union.
Lionel created an extensive line of interesting
pieces to keep pace with current events of that era: the world's desire for exploring outer
space -- the "last frontier" -- and the need for strong national defense systems in light of
the Cold War.
Any layout will be enhanced with
either a space exploration theme or one involving the creation of an action-packed and patriotic
operation involving Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps equipment.
* * * Click on "Grade" in the 3rd column heading for an explanation of grading.
Postwar Lionel Space & Military Cars Catalog # Item Grade Photo Price Details 462
Derrick Platform Set
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a scarce "Space & Military" accessory -- a boxed Derrick Platform Set from 1961-62.
3330 Flatcar with
operating Submarine
in Kit Form Load:
LN &
Sealed
Car: E+++
Un-run
OB Yes
$475
SOLD Blue-painted flatcar from 1960-62 with the correct load -- an unassembled, rubber band-powered "U. S. NAVY 3830" submarine.
Photo of the flatcar with the unassembled sub halves.
Flat: white lettering, AAR trucks & the original wire retainer holding clips plus it was NEVER USED!
Photo of the other side.
The car is sharp -- very, very clean with nice white lettering.
An "aerial" view.
The sub was NEVER ASSEMBLED nor was the parts bag ever opened; it is STILL SEALED! The sub halves are very, very nice with crisp lettering -- and all intact.
Photo of the sub halves with bag of parts.
Has the original instruction sheet #3330-107 dated 8/60.
Photo of the instruction sheet.
Photo of the box.
Grade 7+ original (perforated panel) box (tape; tears; creases; panel partially separated).
Another view of the box.
Despite the flaws, this hard-to-find box is very presentable -- clean and complete.
Photo of the front panel.
We have never had this piece for sale before and this one is nice -- and in a very scarce box!
3349 Turbo Missile Launching Car
E+/OB
Yes
$125
SOLD The Turbo Missile Launching Car from 1962-65: light-red, unlettered, depressed-center frame with a light-blue rotating & elevating plastic firing mechanism plus a light-blue plastic "ready" rack. Has AAR trucks with operating couplers.
Photo of the other side.
The car is sharp -- very clean and the launcher works perfectly! Has both original missiles!
An "aerial" view.
Photo of the box.
Grade 7 original (picture) box (missing the tuck on one end and that end is taped shut; tears; creases; tape residue; tape on the inside). Even with the flaws, this scarce box is presentable: fairly clean and square.
Another view of the box.
An interesting car in a strong box! We have not had this car for sale in years and we have never had the 3349 box before!
3535 AEC
Security Car Ex./OB
Yes
$195
Essentially a black flatcar with a red cab (that was derived from the 520 Boxcab Electric) and a rotating searchlight. Has white lettering plus AAR trucks with two operating couplers. Original searchlight, guns and yoke.
Photo of the other side of the car while in its "security mode."
A few small light scratches by the numbers on one side plus a little discoloration in the plastic on one section of the roof. That's about it for flaws; it is a very clean car with nice lettering plus the car lights and the searchlight revolves properly.
An "aerial" view.
Photo of the box.
Grade 8 original (picture) box (small tears; stains; "period" writing; creases).
Another view of the box.
Despite the flaws, this box is solid -- complete and square plus there is no tape anywhere.
This Military "Caboose" was produced from 1960-61. It is a hard item to find nice. This one looks good and it is in a very, very strong box!
Our Archives Page: more information on 3535 AEC Security Cars.
3545 Operating
TV Monitor Car Ex.
Yes
$135
SOLD The TV Monitor Car from 1961-62: black flat with white lettering and a blue superstructure; has AAR trucks with two operating couplers.
Photo of the other side.
Glue showing on the reflector stand posts from a repair and that's about it for flaws. The car is complete with original men, camera, screen and light bank.
An "aerial" view showing the TV screen.
The drive band was replaced and the car now works perfectly!
A very interesting action item from Lionel's "Space and Military Series:" when the car moves, the camera pans back and forth. It's a hard car to find in nice condition.
6175 Flatcar with
Rocket Load:
VG
Car: E++
OB Yes
$ 95
SOLD Black flatcar (mold #6424-11) from 1959-60 with the correct, original U S Navy rocket. Flat has white lettering and AAR trucks.
Photo of the other side.
The rocket has the usual flaws associated with a few journeys into space: a couple of cracks, some glue residue, a little discoloration and the sponge tip is mostly gone. However, overall it is still very presentable with very strong lettering -- and it is ORIGINAL!
An "aerial" view showing the car and the lettering on the rocket.
The car is very, very clean with nice, crisp lettering.
Photo of the box.
Grade 6 original box (lots of tape; panel partially separated; tears; creases).
Another view of the box.
The car was also made in 1958 and 1961 but this box dates the item as a 1959-60 piece.
Photo of the front panel.
The box has some flaws but it is not an easy one to find and it is complete and will protect the car in shipment and in storage.
A sharp car with one of the nicest original rockets we have had -- and in a fairly decent box.
(6512) Cherry Picker
Car E+++/OB
Yes
$225
SOLD This interesting car from 1962-63 has an extension ladder mounted on a gray swivel base and was designed to work in concert with the 3413 Mercury Capsule Launching Car. Has a black frame with white lettering and two operating couplers. Has the ORIGINAL astronaut, cage and ladders!
Photo of the other side.
A sharp car -- very, very clean with nice white lettering!
An "aerial" view.
Has the original instruction sheet (#6512-19, dated 8/62).
Photo of the instruction sheet.
Photo of the box.
Grade 8+ original box (tears; creases; evidence of repairs made). It is a solid box -- clean, complete and there is no tape anywhere!
Another view of the box.
A clever car -- it is the nicest Cherry Picker Car we have ever had and in the nicest 6512 box we have ever had!
6651
U.S.M.C.
Shell Launching CarE+++
Yes
$375
The shell launching Cannon Car -- an unusual item found only in uncatalogued sets (mostly purely military) in 1964 & 1965: this impressive-looking olive drab car (on a red mold) was nicknamed "Big Bertha" by collectors. Comes with three repro shells.
Photo of the other side.
A little red showing on one edge and that's about it for flaws! It is very, very clean with clean, crisp lettering.
A "aerial" view showing the three shells and the cannon aimed.
The menacing-looking 6651 only came in eight "promotional" outfits. One of the nicest 6651 cannon cars we have ever had! It is sharp and the firing mechanism works great!
6808 Empty Flatcar for:
the Marine Corps Two-Gun Tank
&
Searchlight Truck E++
Yes
$ 75
Empty red flatcar (mold #6424-11) with white lettering from 1958-59 for two Marine Corps vehicles. No load.
Photo of the other side.
Some rust on the truck rivets and that is it for flaws. The car is nice -- very, very clean with crisp lettering. Has the original vehicle retainer which is completely intact.
An "aerial" view.
Note: the even-numbered flats from the "Space & Military" Series are much harder to find than the odd-numbered ones.
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