Lionel Post War 2436 Summit Observation Passenger Car

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The 2436 Summit or Mooseheart Observation Passenger car is part of the 2432, 2434, 2435 and 2436 family of passenger cars. These passenger cars - with their vibrant red lettering -- are updated versions of 2421, 2422, 2423 and 2429 passenger cars offered by Lionel in the early 1950s. Lionel sold several combination of two, three and four car sets. In addition to boxed sets, the passenger cars were also offered as a separate sale items. Most experienced collectors believe production of these cars ended in 1958 with leftover inventory being catalogued and sold in 1959. As with most silver painted items from the postwar era, the silver paint is easy to nick, mark or scratch. Clean examples are hard to find and will command a premium in the marketplace. Features Standard features on the 2436 Observation include: painted silver bodies with red lettering, silhouetted window strips, die-cast passenger car trucks with a single operating coupler plus interior illumination. The 2436 is unique in that it was produced with two different names -- either Summit or Mooseheart. The Summit name was produced from 1954 through 1956 while the Mooseheart name appeared in 1957 and 1958. Of the two names, most collectors prefer the Mooseheart name as this is the harder version to locate. Additional Detail, Photos & Box Information Summit - The earlier version produced from 1954 through 1956. Without Horizontal Black Strips - Shown in the photo above - The later production version produced in 1957 and 1958. This version is harder to find than the Summit. Condition of this car is good, no breas or cracks but the car does have it's share of scrtahces, the silver will need to be cleaned up some and then should rate a bit higher. Red lettering has held up well, tested and lights up well. Rates a c5. I have the matching vista dome listed and will combine shipping. You will see Two type of Listings, 7 Day Auctions & 30 Day Buy Now. Our store prices will be competitively priced and our auctions will start low and have NO RESERVE! I have been selling in an auction environment for about 10 years now using other ebay accounts as well as other internet mediums. My track record has been perfect to date with 0 negative feedbacks so ! I am a model railroader and have purchased numerous trains and miniatures on line and know the importance of careful packing and timely shipping. When I buy something new I am very anxious to receive it. I try to supply the exact service that I would want as a buyer. I know how delicate certain details and parts are. Your carefully packaged item will reflect this! Shipping: Your item will be carefully packaged and wrapped and mailed out to you within 2 days of the auctions end. I try to get to the post office at least 3 to 4 times a week so chances are your item will be out to you and in the mail The next day! I will combine shipping rates on multiple purchases ending with that same week to save you Money! Combined shipping rates are 40% to 50% of the original rate depending on the weight for each additional item. Insurance: I try and give the option of adding insurance as to keep shipping cost to a minimum.... God knows the post office is pricey to begin with! However on heavier items and more expensive items Insurance will now be Mandatory and already worked into the standard shipping cost. I apologize if this affects the final cost but according to eBaY policy it is a necessity! Boxes: If an original box is included in the auction it will be photographed and described in the listing On all used items especially pre & post war trains. If an item is anything less then Brand New MINT and no box is shown or mentioned then it is NOT included .... NY State residents will be charged an 8.875% Sales Tax per NY State Law read more

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