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Well Tinplate fans, like Daniel, I just unpacked  something new today.  Not all that rare but a car that I did not have in my collection.  It is a variant of the Lionel #809 manual Dump Car.  This one from 1932 with all Ni trim and a green heat stamped bin.  This date is about 2 years later than the more common orange bin version.  He was a busy car, came in one color or the other (orange or green) in 6 sets or outfits from 1932-1941 with 5 different engines (262,259E,289E,259,and 204). Note there are two versions of the green bin, one like this one from 1932 and one from 1939.  The difference, which you can't see in this picture is that this one has the early "thick" axles and the 1939 version has "thin" axles.

Here he is with his green bin stamped with identifying information.  The stamping is only on one side the other side is blank.  This is the second version or "5-line" version of the stamping. The first version only had 4 lines, leaving off..."in the U.S.of America".  The frame, unlike other cars of this series, has no markings nor does it have an "oil label".

Lionel 809 Dump side view

Here is an end view, showing the dumping mechanism along with the locking lever that kept the bin from dumping while in motion.  All trim including brake wheel and stanchion are Ni .

Lionel 809 Dump end view

Here is a view of the inside of the bin.

Lionel 809 Dump bin view

Well folks, again Happy Halloween and best wishes for a good week to all.

Don

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