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Passenger Cars: Doors: 1 Windows: 10 - Lightweight Dome

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Road Name:

Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe (ATSF)

Road Number(s):

997

Car Name:

Navajo

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel

Manufacturer ID:

6-48948

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1997

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Part of the Lionel #6-48944 passenger car set.

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Road Name:

Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O)

Road Number(s):

48902

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel

Manufacturer ID:

6-48902

Gauge:

AF

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:


(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Road Name:

Erie Railroad (ERIE)

Road Number(s):

9506

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel

Manufacturer ID:

4-9506

Gauge:

AF

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Pullman

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

Road Number(s):

502

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

502

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1952

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

This model was produced in two variations, namely the satin silver and chrome finishes. See the #500's description for all of the information about the 500-series cars.


 (image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
An example of the satin one in the foreground on the chrome one in the background.

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

Road Number(s):

662

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

662

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1950

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

These models were produced through 1952, in 4 variations:
1950-1951: black plastic body, painted aluminum chrome
1952: common plastic aluminum chrome.
1952: shiny lacquer-type chrome over a black plastic body.
1952: dull lacquer-type chrome over a black plastic body.


 (image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
Shown are examples of variations #1 (foreground)and #2.

(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

Road Number(s):

960

Car Name:

Columbus

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel

Manufacturer ID:

6-48938

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

Road Number(s):

962

Car Name:

Hamilton

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

962

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1953

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

This model was produced through 1954 in four variations (these don't have a color band):
1953: black or white body with chrome finish.
1954: black body painted a satin silver.
1954: black body with a chrome finish that was painted satin silver.
1954: cream body with a chrome finish that was painted satin silver; "Pullman" was painted over and the car was re-lettered with "American Flyer Lines".


 (image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
This is an example of the first variation.

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

Road Number(s):

962

Car Name:

Hamilton

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

962B

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1954

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

The model was produced through 1955 in only one variation. It has a satin silver painted finish over a black body and a blue color band (the "B" in the model number).


(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

Road Number(s):

962

Car Name:

Hamilton

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

962C

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1954

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

This model was only produced in 1954 in one variation with a chestnut-colored band (the "C" in the model number).


(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)

(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

Road Number(s):

962

Car Name:

Hamilton

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

962G

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1954

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

This model was only produced through 1955 in only one variation. It has a satin silver painted finish over a black body and a dark green band (the "G" in the model number).


(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

Road Number(s):

962

Car Name:

Hamilton

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

962O

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1956

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:


(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)

(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

Road Number(s):

962

Car Name:

Hamilton

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

962R

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1954

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

This model was produced through 1958 in two variations, both of a black body painted a satin-silver color with an red band (the "R" in the model number):
1954-56: uses a metal nameplate for the "962 Hamilton 962".
1957-58: has "962 Hamilton 962" stamped directly on the body.


(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)

(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

Road Number(s):

962

Car Name:

Hamilton

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

962S

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1954

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

The model was produced only in 1954 in three variations. It has a satin silver painted finish over a black body and a silver color band (the "S" in the model number).
1. white or black body painted silver.
2. chrome body painted silver.
3. black body painted silver (very rare); it is a factory-modified 1952 #502 car; "baggage" was painted over and re-lettered "American Flyer Lines"; the #502 nameplate was reversed and marked "962 Hamilton 962"; the link couplers were converted to knuckle couplers.


 (image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
This shows an example of the first variation.

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

Road Number(s):

962

Car Name:

Hamilton

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel

Manufacturer ID:

6-48942

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1997

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

Road Number(s):

24813

Car Name:

Hamilton

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

24813

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1957

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

This car was produced through 1958 and again in 1960 through 1962, in only one variation.


(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

Road Number(s):

24816

Car Name:

Washington

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

24816

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1959

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Road Name:

Missouri Pacific (MP)

Road Number(s):

8911

Car Name:

Eagle Creek

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel

Manufacturer ID:

6-48911

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1989

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Road Name:

Missouri Pacific (MP)

Road Number(s):

8915

Car Name:

Eagle View

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel

Manufacturer ID:

6-48915

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1991

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:


(image copyright © Lionel)

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Road Name:

Missouri Pacific (MP)

Road Number(s):

24863

Car Name:

Eagle Creek

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

24863

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1958

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Lighted:

yes

Online Article:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

This was part of set #20475 only produced in 1958. This version had the blue stripe go over the doors. The set was re-released in 1963 and 1964 as #20767, in which the stripe stopped at the doors.

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Road Name:

New York, New Haven & Hartford (NH)

Car Name:

Hamilton

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel

Manufacturer ID:

6-48936

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Road Name:

New York, New Haven & Hartford (NH)

Car Name:

Silver Flash

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel

Manufacturer ID:

6-48943

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1989

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Road Name:

Northern Pacific (NP)

Road Number(s):

8922

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel

Manufacturer ID:

6-48922

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1989

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Road Name:

Northern Pacific (NP)

Road Number(s):

8924

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel

Manufacturer ID:

6-48924

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1989

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Road Name:

Northern Pacific (NP)

Road Number(s):

24849

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

24849

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1958

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Lighted:

yes

Online Article:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

These were a part of set #20445.

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Road Name:

Southern Pacific (SP)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel

Manufacturer ID:

4-9502

Gauge:

AF

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Road Name:

Union Pacific (UP)

Road Number(s):

8906

Car Name:

Columbia River

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel

Manufacturer ID:

6-48906

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1989

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Road Name:

Union Pacific (UP)

Road Number(s):

8909

Car Name:

Harriman

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel

Manufacturer ID:

6-48909

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1989

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:


(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)

(image copyright © Ray Puls; used by permission)

(image copyright © Ray Puls; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Road Name:

Union Pacific (UP)

Road Number(s):

8941

Car Name:

Sky View

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel

Manufacturer ID:

6-48941

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1997

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Road Name:

Union Pacific (UP)

Road Number(s):

24839

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

24839

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1959

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

These were produced through 1960 and were a part of set #21925.

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Road Name:

Western Pacific (WP)

Car Name:

Silver Sage

Notes:

Part of the California Zephyr train.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel

Manufacturer ID:

6-48927

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1989

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Road Name:

Western Pacific (WP)

Car Name:

Silver Schooner

Notes:

Part of the California Zephyr train.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel

Manufacturer ID:

6-48928

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1989

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Road Name:

Western Pacific (WP)

Car Name:

Silver Palace

Notes:

Part of the California Zephyr train.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel

Manufacturer ID:

6-48929

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1989

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

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