| 2465 Sunoco Tank Car 1946 - 1948 |  |
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Page Last Updated 11/ 9/99
| 2465 Sunoco Tank Car 1946 - 1948 | |
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Page Last Updated 11/ 9/99
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History
The 2465 tank car was the first all-new two dome tank car created by Lionel
in the postwar era. Between the 2465 (and its cousin the 6465), this style
two dome tank car remained in the Lionel family until 1966.
The 2465 was introduced by Lionel in 1946 with Sunoco markings. It contained several nice features and was classified a middle-of-the-line tank car. The realistic look and detail on a 2465 still make it a favorite of collectors and operators.
Features
Standard features of the 2465 include the following: painted silver shell with a black painted
frame, usually two decals on each side, metal handrailings, metal footsteps at each corner and
staple-end trucks with coil couplers.
The 2465 was only available in Sunoco markings. Also, the number 2465 does not appear on the tank car shell, it can only be found stamped on the bottom of the metal frame.
Additional Detail, Photos & Box Information
Single Decal Per Side - This is
a very scarce variation to locate. It is assumed to be part of the earliest production run
from 1946.
Two Decals Per Side -
Shown in the photo above This is the most common 2465 tank
car. The common version is to have the 'Sunoco' decal on the left with the technical data
decal on the right. Occassionally the decals will be reversed, but it is very hard to
locate a Sunoco tank car with reversed decals.
| 2465 Tank Car
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| Variation | Years | . | Box Type | Years |
| One Decal Per Side | 1946 | : | Art Deco with Insert | 1946 - 1947 |
| Two Decals Per Side | 1946 - 1948 | : | ~ ~ ~ ~ | ~ |
Inventory For Sale
The following inventory is available for sale from our website sponsors.
| 2465 Sunoco Tank Car Click on the sponsors name for contact information. Available inventory as of Wed Sep 8 04:10:36 2010 . | |||
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| Sponsor | Condition | Price | Comments |
| All Aboard Train Shoppe | 7 | $ 64.00 | Here's a nice and clean tanker with sharp-looking side decals. The frame and trucks are clean and free of rust and there are very minor, light surface marks on the exterior but nothing chipped nor damaged. |
| All Aboard Train Shoppe | 8/OB | $115.00 | Here's a superb looking, all original tank car from the mid 1940's. The original box is solid (missing only one inner flap) and includes the original packing insert. |
Related Paper Products For Sale
The following inventory is available for sale from our website sponsors.
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