50 Gang Car

50
Lionel Lines
Gang Car
1954 - 1964

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History
The 50 Gang car is a unique item created by Lionel. It is a small and inexpensive self-motorized unit creating plenty of action on a layout. With the Gang Car being sales success -- along with its ability to operate as an independant unit -- Lionel soon introduced several other self-motorized units into their consumer line. Products such as the 60 Trolley; 65 Handcar and 68 Executive Inspection Car are just a few examples where the small, self-motorized theme was used on other Lionel trains.

The 50 Gang Car is a reliable and durable item. With only general maintenance, the Gang Car has proven to be a solid performer.

Features
The 50 Gang includes the following standard features: orange molded body, die-cast frame, two stationary and one moveable crewmen and a rubber bumper on each end.

As the production cycle evolved, so did the variations. Listed below are some of the more significant changes along with the estimated year of change:

Ornamental Chrome Horn - For 1954, the horn was a two-piece assembly and mounted in the center of the brushplate cover. For 1955, the horn became a single unit and mounted on the right. Center horn versions are difficult to locate.
Bumpers - Early production versions -- estimated to be for a portion of 1954 -- were gray. All later production bumpers were blue.
Bumper Bracket - From 1954 until 1959, the bumper bracket was U-shaped. Beginning in 1960, the bracket was converted to an L-shape.
Crewmen - The common version has two stationary crewmen and a rotating olive man. The rare version -- from 1954 -- has two stationary olive crewmen and a rotating blue man.

Additional Detail, Photos & Box Information

Numerous Variations - Shown in the photo above - There are numerous variations to the 50 Gang Car. The chart below highlights the commonly accepted variations.

50 Gang Car Click on each Variation for a Photo
Variation	Years	.	Box Type	Years
Horn - Centered	1954	:	Middle Classic with Insert	1954 - 1955
Horn - On Right	1955 - 1964	:	Brown Corrugated	1955 - 1960
Gray Bumpers	1954	:	~ ~ ~ ~	~
Blue Bumpers	1955 - 1964	:	~ ~ ~ ~	~
U-Shaped Bumper Bracket	1954 - 1959	:	~ ~ ~ ~	~
L-Shaped Bumper Bracket	1960 - 1964	:	~ ~ ~ ~	~
Crewmen - Two Olive	1954	:	~ ~ ~ ~	~
Crewmen - Two Blue	1955 - 1964	:	~ ~ ~ ~	~

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