Welcome to The Lionel trains Library – a website created to assist you in understanding differences in variations of engines, rolling stock, cabooses, passenger cars, and accessories sold by Lionel in the postwar era (1945-1969). Our objective is to construct a website that is robust, easy to use and informative as you learn about the products made by one of the most famous toy companies in the world during a glorious but challenging era.

We invite you to stroll down memory lane as you are rewarded with thousands of photos of the wonderful trains and accessories that you may have had as a kid – or wished you could have had when growing up.

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6657 Rio Grande

Production: 1957 & 1958

History
The 6657 was catalogued for two years, 1957 and 1958. Some collectors believe the caboose was only manufactured in 1957 and left-over inventory sold during 1958 -- however that has not yet been proven.

With a bright yellow and silver body and realistic Rio Grande railroad decal -- all being an accurate representation of a real-life Rio Grande caboose -- almost all experienced collectors agree the 6657 Rio Grande caboose is the nicest SP-style caboose ever manufactured by Lionel during the postwar years. Because of its attractive and realistic paint scheme, the 6657 is highly sought after in today's market. A clean 6657, especially with bright and unblemished silver, is difficult to locate.

Features
Standard features on a 6657 include; a yellow painted shell with silver painted ends, roof and partial sides, a Rio Grande decal on each side, bar-end trucks with a single tab coupler, black frame, black end-railings with one brakewheel and interior illumination.

Additional Detail, Photos & Box Information

Body with Ladder Slots on Roof - Shown in the photo above - The most common version of the 6657 caboose.
Body without Ladder Slots on Roof - A very scarce variation.

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