| 3359-55 Lionel Lines Twin Dump Ore Car 1955 - 1958 |  |
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| 3359-55 Lionel Lines Twin Dump Ore Car 1955 - 1958 | |
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Page Last Updated 3/ 9/00
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History
The 3359-55 Twin Dump Ore Car was a totally new design for Lionel in 1955, unlike
any previous operating dump car. It is loosely based upon an experimental real-life
twin dump car built in the 1950s by an eastern United States railroad.
Lionels version is both impressive looking and reliable. Given it's ability to work with several of Lionels coal related accessories has made this a desireable car -- both for the collector and operator. Children continue to enjoy the remote control operation of this car when used in conjunction with any of the operating coal accessories.
Features
Standard features of the 3359-55 include: two operating die-cast tab couplers, twin
operating gray dump bins with black lettering, unpainted red simulated motor assembly,
brakewheel and a sheet-metal frame.
Operation of the car used a cam mechanism mounted in the center of the car. The cam slowly lifted each dump bin -- lifting only one side at a time.
Additional Detail, Photos & Box Information
Lionels stock number for this car is 3359, although the number 335955 is always found on the car.
The addition of the '55' indicated the first year of Lionels production. Be aware, all production
models from 1955 - 1958 included the '55' extension.
One of the hardest items to locate for the 3359 is the original insert for this freight cars box. Any 3359 with an original insert will command a premium.
Only Known Variation -
Shown in the photo above. - All 3359s have twin gray dump
bins with black lettering.
| 3359 Twin Dump Ore Car
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| Variation | Years | . | Box Type | Years |
| Twin Dump Car | 1955 - 1958 | : | Late Classic with Insert | 1956 - 1958 |
Inventory For Sale
The following inventory is available for sale from our website sponsors.
| 3359 Twin Dump Ore Car Click on the sponsors name for contact information. Available inventory as of Wed Jul 28 15:39:25 2010 . | |||
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| Sponsor | Condition | Price | Comments |
| All Aboard Train Shoppe | 8 | $ 68.00 | This is a very clean, all-original dump car which has been fully serviced, tested and ready for your layout. There's no damage nor blemishes to the freight car, it looks great. |
| All Aboard Train Shoppe | 8/OB | $175.00 | This twin dump car looks brand new, exterior color is vivid, lettering is crisp and clean. Included is a solid and complete original box, insert, bag of coal, dump bin and a complete packing envelope.
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Related Paper Products For Sale
The following inventory is available for sale from our website sponsors.
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| Description | Sheet # | Date | Condition | Price | Comments |
| How to Operate No. 3359 Twin-Bin Dump Car | 3359-79 | 12 / 1955 | 5 | $ 5.00 | Small tears on cover and a 2" tear on rear cover (along folded crease). |
| How to Operate No. 3359 Twin-Bin Dump Car | 3359-79 | 12 / 1955 | 6+ | $ 8.00 | Other than two very small marks or blemishes on the topp of the front page, this instruction sheet is nice and clean. There is no tape, stains nor tears on the sheet. |
| How to Operate No. 3359 Twin-Bin Dump Car | 3359-79 | 9 / 1955 | 7+ | $ 12.00 | Here's a nice and clean version of the first printing of this instruction sheet. Corners are nice and square, there is no additional writing, stains nor tears. |
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