6464
PROTOTYPES--ONE OF A KIND AND NONE OF A KIND
By Bob Mintz
The Lionel Archives and those in the hands of anonymous collectors
contain unique 6464 prototypes, samples, factory mock-ups, color
samples, paint samples, factory errors and factory variations
that never made it into regular production.
Some were shown in certain color schemes and illustrated in a
consumer catalogue but were never made that way.
Extremely limited quantities were made for special individuals
as personal favors, various ones were made as promotion items,
and a limited few were made for public relations.
Different paint schemes were experimented with and a few found
their way out the back door of the factory with the help of employees
done “after hours”.
Due to the plastic molding process, a certain color of material
may have been leftover in the machines, only to be used or combined
with another. It usually takes several runs to rid the apparatus
of the previous color substance.
With such a plethora of choices, both Lionel and third party
vendors have joined upon the 6464 bandwagon.
Here is the current Lionel Archive productions and more.
| #29282 Archives 6464 Boxcar Series I
3-pack (29283, 29284 and 29285) 1999 Volume 2 |
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| #39211 Archives 6464 Boxcar Series II
3-pack (39212, 39213 and 39214) 2000 Volume 2 |
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| 39223 Archives 6464 Boxcar Series III
3-pack (39224, 39225 and 39226) 2002 Volume 1 |
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| 39242 Archives 6464 Boxcar Series IV
3-pack (39243, 39244 and 39245) 2003 Volume 1 |
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The following were made by:
RGS Limited Editions
184 North Main Street
Old Forge, PA 18518
Voice: 570-457-6805
Fax: 570-457-6814
Cell: 570-575-0460
Email: RGSLTDED@MSN.COM
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6464-1 WP SILVER WITH RED LETTERING |
6464-1 WP CHOCOLATE |
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