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 Posted - September 17 2013 : 7:04:05 PM
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I got this box car with a batch recently and noticed this slot in the roof???
 
after I popped of the body I found this curious rubber band setup
It would appear there was a ruberr band between the posts and I surmise it had something attached to it and projecting through the roof. It probably moved back and forth as the train ran.
There is no name on it, but I suspect it may be a LIONEL. Have any of you guys seen or owned one of these?
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Posted - September 17 2013 : 8:02:14 PM
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That's the rarer version of Tyco's walking brakeman boxcar. Worth at least $30 if all the steps are on it.
Made 1960-64, if you go to Tony Cook's Red Box Tyco page you can find the details on it.
It also came in M&StL red, the same scheme everybody offered in that period, which is a little more common.
http://www.ho-scaletrains.net/redboxerafreightcars/id37.html
Edited by - lvrr325 on September 17 2013 8:10:20 PM
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Posted - September 17 2013 : 9:20:39 PM
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Yes, that is one COOL car! You got a nice "chat about " piece if nothing else. It's a fun car, and hard to find. I have heard about them, but haven't found one yet. Thanks for sharing, and the pictures!
Jerry
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Posted - September 17 2013 : 9:57:32 PM
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It is the Animated Brakeman car and what your missing is the brakeman that circles around on top in that slot. Here are mine:
Lionel Ho has a cop chasing a Hobo along with the bank robber.
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Posted - September 17 2013 : 10:29:13 PM
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| Never saw a gray one before!
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Posted - September 17 2013 : 11:11:10 PM
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I just saw a mint in box "dizzy brakeman" M&St.L box car with everything sell well over $45!
" Heck with counting 'em rivets, TRAINS ARE FOR FUN! Not called the Mad Scientist for nothing either!"
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 Posted - September 18 2013 : 11:33:01 AM
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I even want one of these cars! 
Maybe I'll get lucky & find one at Rail Fest in North Platte 
How does the car work anyway?
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Posted - September 18 2013 : 1:51:31 PM
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| sorry about my photography skills It is a yellow box and not grey. there is a similar car listed on EBAY for $5 but is missing the brakeman and is listed as mantua
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Posted - September 18 2013 : 2:09:45 PM
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I'D also like to own one of these some day.
Microbuss how far are you from Colorado Springs CO?
Oct 12, and Oct 26 are 2 small one day shows and Dec 7, 8 is TECO 18 there are always good finds at these shows.
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Posted - September 18 2013 : 9:41:47 PM
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quote:I'D also like to own one of these some day.
Microbuss how far are you from Colorado Springs CO?
Oct 12, and Oct 26 are 2 small one day shows and Dec 7, 8 is TECO 18 there are always good finds at these shows.
Grand Pa Andy
Originally posted by GPA_Andy - September 18 2013 : 2:09:45 PM
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its 200 miles to Denver from my place & another 100 to Colorado Springs? I dunno
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Posted - September 19 2013 : 1:55:19 PM
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Listed correctly, it would bring a lot of bids, they're not easy to find.
Rubber bands from the axles turn shafts which turned another rubber band on which the brakeman rode.
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Posted - July 09 2020 : 12:37:27 PM
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Some nice photos showing the figure on top of the car.
Could substitute an animal figure for those who prefer.
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Posted - July 09 2020 : 5:20:59 PM
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quote:
Some nice photos showing the figure on top of the car.
Could substitute an animal figure for those who prefer.
Originally posted by wks - July 09 2020 : 12:37:27 PM
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how about a cartoon or movie figure instead?
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