6670 Boom Crane Car

Production: 1959 & 1960

History
The 6670 Derrick car was introduced by Lionel in 1959 and remained in the product line for two years. The 6670 is basically a stripped down version of the 6660 Derrick car that was manufactured in 1958.

Many people (incorrectly) believe this was Lionel's 1960's version of the crane car. Althought it does resemble a crane car, a derrick car is actually a slightly different style freight car as Lionel did continue to produce a crane car in the 1960's under the number 6560.

A boom car is a somewhat unique looking freight car with a slightly different purpose compared to a crane car. On real railroads, a boom car is generally coupled to a small work train consisting of a gondola, flatcar or work caboose and designed for easier and quicker maneuverability of smaller, lighter weight items. Conversely, crane cars are built with heavy-duty hydraulic lifts and counterweights to tackle larger, heavier or more significant items.

Features
The 6670 Derrick car has the following standard features: unpainted red flatcar with white lettering, AAR trucks with two operating couplers, a yellow boom with metal hook plus a brakewheel stand and brakewheel.

Additional Detail, Photos & Box Information

Only Known Variation - Shown in first photo above - All are unpainted red with white letters and a yellow derrick assembly.

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