3429 USMC Flatcar with USMC Helicopter

Production: 1960

History
The 3429 USMC Flatcar and Helicopter was only available for a single year and included in the popular set # 1805, Land, Sea & Air Gift Pack. The flatcar is very difficult to locate and an original, undamaged helicopter is even harder to find compared to the freight car. Collector certainly seek this freight car due to the military relationship as well as its scarcity.

The 3429 is part of Lionel's "Space & Military" series. As with many of the items from that series, there are delicate parts that are prone to damage due to improper handling. Locating a complete, all original flatcar with helicopter is a difficult task as few helicopters have survived intact.

Features
Standard features of the 3429 include: olive painted flatcar with white lettering, AAR trucks, black tail support structure, winding and launching mechanism plus a brakestand with metal brakewheel.

Additional Detail, Photos & Box Information
The length of this flatcar is approximately 11 1/4" long (coupler to coupler).

Only Known Variation - All 3429's are painted olive with a single blade USMC helicopter.

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