6464 Prototypes–One of a Kind and None of a Kind

e*Train Issue: May 2003 | Posted in: Collecting, Combined Eras

By Bob Mintz

The Lionel Archives and those in the hands of anonymous collectors contain unique 6464 prototypes, samples, factory mock-ups, color samples, paint samples, factory errors and factory variations that never made it into regular production.

Some were shown in certain color schemes and illustrated in a consumer catalogue but were never made that way.

Extremely limited quantities were made for special individuals as personal favors, various ones were made as promotion items, and a limited few were made for public relations.

Different paint schemes were experimented with and a few found their way out the back door of the factory with the help of employees done “after hours”.

Due to the plastic molding process, a certain color of material may have been leftover in the machines, only to be used or combined with another. It usually takes several runs to rid the apparatus of the previous color substance.

With such a plethora of choices, both Lionel and third party vendors have joined upon the 6464 bandwagon.

Here is the current Lionel Archive productions and more.

#29282 Archives 6464 Boxcar Series I 3-pack (29283, 29284 and 29285) 1999 Volume 2

#39211 Archives 6464 Boxcar Series II 3-pack (39212, 39213 and 39214) 2000 Volume 2

39223 Archives 6464 Boxcar Series III 3-pack (39224, 39225 and 39226) 2002 Volume 1

39242 Archives 6464 Boxcar Series IV 3-pack (39243, 39244 and 39245) 2003 Volume 1

The following were made by:

RGS Limited Editions
184 North Main Street
Old Forge, PA 18518
Voice: 570-457-6805
Fax: 570-457-6814
Cell: 570-575-0460
Email: [email protected]

6464-50 MINNEAPOLIS & ST. LOUIS MINT GREEN

6464-50 MINNEAPOLIS & ST. LOUIS DARK GREEN

6464-50 MINNEAPOLIS & ST. LOUIS DARK BLUE

6464-100 WP ORANGE W/GRAY FEATHER FROM 1954 CATALOGUE

6464-100 WP ORANGE W/BLUE FEATHER AND “1954”

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