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This blemish is caused by the mold [the master die] itself, which, for some unbeknownst reason, is the exact spot where LIONEL determined that one of the locating pins to close the two halves of the mold together would be placed.

Duh.

In later years,  LIONEL MPC/LTI polished and altered the mold so this unsightly mark would no longer be visible.  BTW:  You'll find this unusual circle mark on pre war 700E's & 763Es as well.  Interestingly, depending on who was painting at the factory at the time will determine how pronounced the mark is. Some painters  "laid it on heavy" while spraying, which had a tendency to hide the mark somewhat, while other workers had a lighter touch, so in some instances the mark may be more visible than others.

When we restore 773's we like to sand down this mark as much as we can, but it's not always possible to eliminate it entirely. In any event, it's nothing to worry about, but just another anomaly in the storied production of LIONEL Corporation era manufacturing.

Best Regards to all,

 

Len Carparelli

L & L  Model Train Restoration Co.

 

OGR Publishing, Inc., 1310 Eastside Centre Ct, Suite 6, Mountain Home, AR 72653
800-980-OGRR (6477)
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