This Lionel 812 pre-war gondola just reached me in time. A few additional years of wear would have made it non-restorable: just for parts. The 800 series freight cars have been made with thicker steel sheets than the cheaper 600 and 1600 series. That has saved this car. During my usual cleaning ritual holes dropped in the car floor. The rust has gone completely through. It makes you wonder was must have happened to this car. Had it been lying out in the rain for a couple a years? It sure would explain the significant rusting. I will have to cut out a major part of the car's floor and replace it with brass plate soldered in.
One day this car will shine again, but it can take a few months!
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