2541, 2542, 2543 & 2544 Pennsylvania Aluminum: Hamilton, Ross, Penn & Pitcher

Production:  1955 & 1956

History
The Pennsylvania aluminum passenger cars were only manufactured for two years; 1955 & 1956. These passenger cars are commonly referred to as the Congressional series and remain in demand today by both collectors and operators.

The Congressional passenger cars were included in only two O gauge sets; one in 1955 and a follow up in 1956. In each year, Lionel chose a tuscan GG-1 as the lead locomotive for the outfit; the 2340 GG-1 in 1955 and the 2360 GG-1 in 1956. Additionally, each set was Lionel's top-of-the-line set for that year and is somewhat noteworthy as both sets had a MSRP price of $100 -- Lionel's first ever set to hit the $100 price tag!

Included in the Pennsylvania series of passenger cars are:

• 2541 Alexander Hamilton Observation
• 2542 Betsy Ross Vista Dome
• 2543 William Penn Pullman
• 2544 Molly Pitcher Pullman

Features
Standard features on the Congressional series of passenger cars include: unpainted extruded aluminum bodies, plastic end caps, dual tuscan side stripes with gold lettering (Pennsylvania at the top and the individual car name in the middle), silhouetted window strips, die-cast passenger car trucks with functional couplers plus dual interior lights.

Additional Detail, Photos & Box Information

Only Known Version - Shown in first photo above - All Pennsylvania extruded aluminum passenger cars have tuscan side stripes, gold lettering, interior lighting plus functional couplers.

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