World
War II Troop Train
It was a time in which the world teetered on the
brink of destruction. The men and women who served in
World War II stared pure even in the face and did not
flinch. Beyond their own bravery and teamwork on the front
lines were countless support efforts being carried out
within the United States to get them what they needed.
Trains played a vital role. Between Pearl Harbor and V-J
Day, America's Railroads operated 113,891 special troop
trains, moving 43,700,000 members of the armed services.
This was an average of almost a million troops a month. In
addition, millions of tanks, trucks, airplanes, fuel and
other supplies that were needed to support such a massive
effort were shipped as well.
Lionel pays
honor to our Veterans, our Railroads and the spirit that
the world witnessed during World War II with our own
version of a WWII Troop Train. Led by an all-new, die-cast
steam locomotive, this set captures the essence of WWII.
Decorated in Army green, the set features a tank car
filled with fuel, a flatcar with two die-cast Army jeeps,
and two passenger cars, adorned with the names of
America's landing sites in Normandy, Utah Beach and Omaha
Beach. This set is sure to be a treasure to veterans, WWII
history buffs and anyone who appreciates the sacrifice and
hard work that went into this cataclysmic struggle.
Set
Includes:
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All-new,
4-6-4 die-cast steam locomotive, tender, single dome
tank car, flatcar with two die-cast jeeps, 2 Baby
Madison passenger cars (1 Coach, 1 Observation)
Features:
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All-new
die-cast steam locomotive with smoke and operating
headlight
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Detailed
molded tender with die-cast trucks, operating coupler
and SignalSounds with bell and whistle
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Rolling
stock features die-cast sprung trucks and operating
couplers, Metal wheels, axles and brake wheels,
Detailed molded bodies, Tank car has metal handrails,
Passenger cars have die-cast trucks and interior
illumination, Flat car carries two die-cast Army jeeps
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Minimum
Radius: 0-27 Set Length: Approximately 66"
$399.95
Item# 6-21951
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