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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 44
Mobile
Missile
Launcher ===>
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Click here to go to our Diesels, Electrics & Motorized Units Page to read about a very nice, boxed & NEVER USED U.S. Army Mobile Missile Launcher from 1959-62.
3419 Flatcar with
NAVY Helicopter Load:
Repro
Car:
E+ Yes
$ 35
Royal-blue molded flatcar from 1960 with a new (reproduction) "NAVY" helicopter. Car: white lettering and AAR trucks with operating couplers. Helicopter: dark-blue lettering and black graphics.
Photo of the other side.
Version with larger (2-inch) winder and manual release lever protruding out below the frame rail instead of through the car floor.
An "aerial" view of the car and the helicopter.
Minimal flaws on the car! It is very clean with nice crisp lettering! The mechanism and handle are tarnished from age but rust free. Both the manual and the remote control launching mechanisms work well and add "play value" to this car.
Don't need the repro helicopter? Special price on just the car: $30 plus shipping.
3519 Satellite Launching
Car See Notes
Yes
$ 35
SOLD Operating Satellite Launching Car from 1961-64: a green flatcar with white lettering and AAR trucks.
Photo of the other side.
Has the ORIGINAL satellite and the ORIGINAL radar antenna dish. The launching mechanism has both a reset lever and a bottom plate for operating this car over a remote control section of track. The car can also be operated manually.
An "aerial" view.
The dish holder has a small piece of plastic missing but it still holds the dish. That's it for flaws. The car is very, very clean with nice lettering (E++) -- and the mechanism works perfectly!
A very presentable car with lots of "play value" for your layout!
3535 AEC
Security Car E+/OB
Yes
$195
Essentially a black flatcar with a red cab (that is similar to the 520 boxcab electric) and a rotating searchlight. Has AAR trucks with operating couplers.
Photo of the other side of the car while in its "security mode."
Minimal flaws -- it is a clean car with nice white lettering. The searchlight, guns and yoke are all original AND all tabs are intact on the cab!
An "aerial" view.
Photo of the box.
Grade 8 original (picture) box (tears; tape inside; minor stains). It is a solid box -- fairly clean, complete & square.
Another view of the box.
It also comes with the original instruction sheet #3535-11.
Photo of the instruction sheet.
This Military "Caboose" was produced from 1960-61. It's also a very hard item to find nice. This one is sharp and in a very strong box -- plus the car lights and the searchlight revolves properly.
Our Archives Page: more information on 3535 AEC Security Cars.
6463 Rocket Fuel
Tank Car E++
Yes
$125
SOLD The only tank car from the "Space and Military Series:" this sharp 2-dome tank car is painted snow white and has red rubber-stamped lettering & graphics; the frame is painted black. It is the version from 1962 with AAR trucks and two operating couplers.
Photo of the other side.
Minimal flaws! It is very, very clean with strong lettering and nice graphics -- plus the catwalks are intact with nothing broken!
An "aerial" view.
Nice car! Note that most of the 6463 tank cars came unboxed in sets and few were sold separately.
Our Archives Page: more information on 6463 Rocket Fuel Tank Cars.
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