You are looking at a Lionel Southern covered hopper from 1976. This is one of the tougher 1970s era cars to come by. It came in the top of the line set, The Empire State Express, and was uncatalogued.
Very cool silcer body with red roof.
This one:
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Quad hopper
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roof hatches
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Removable top
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Big John
- operating knuckle couplers
- Minimum Curve: O-27
CONDITION: C-7+ Looks nice with minor rubs. Complete. Box is p-5 due to rubs, peeling, discoloration, and tears.