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6-19957 was the first car in the short-lived Ambassador Series.A tank car collection isn’t complete without this Ambassadorpetroleum hauler.The box that housed the 6-19957 Ambassador caboose was asexciting as the toy itself.The fully lighted and detailed bunk car has class and style.When compared to the box containing the caboose, one cansee that a darker blue, orange and cream colors were used onthe box.The biggest change to the tanker box was the “circle L” logowas dropped and replaced with the “circle 1900” logo.Please Pull up a Chair —Class Is in sessionLionel LLC rewarded hard-working LionelAmbassadors for their labors of love big time with a veryspecial series of Lionel freight cars. The series would comein three levels: bronze, silver and gold. Points awarded forAmbassador duty were applied toward special products, with1000 points needed each calendar year for ascent to thehighest level — the gold.Let’s begin our first look at the Lionel Ambassador toysat the bottom of the series — the bronze level. The first carin the series appeared in 1997 and was a beautiful “StandardO” wood-sided caboose. No 6-SKU number or ID label wasprinted on the end flap of its box; this happened only withthe caboose. This standout toy came in an Ambassador box.Like the rest of the series, this caboose had all the top-ofthe-linecollector appointments.In 1998, a second car appeared in the series: a highlydetailed and lighted Ambassador bunk car. This time, theblue color of the Ambassador box for the 6-19664 was adarker blue. As with the caboose box, there was no “circleR” mark by the orange Lionel just below the window of thebox. Both the caboose and bunk car boxes have theAmbassador logo to the right of the window and the Lionel“circle L” logo to the left.6The Lion Roars April, 2001
The “thank you” 6464 boxcar was a fitting finale to the end ofthis glorious series of Lionel toys.A wonderful single dome tank car numbered 6-16817was offered to Lionel Ambassadors in 1999. Again the boxwas a dark blue, but a “circle R” appeared by the orangeLionel text below the window of the box. To the right of thewindow was the Ambassador logo, but to the left of thewindow the “circle L” logo was replaced with the circle“Since 1900” Lionel trademark. On the top of the box is a“For ages 8 to adult” notation. This representation can befound to the upper right of the box window on the rest ofthe toys in the series.Sad to say, this wonderful train ended in 2000 with the6-16820, “Thank You for your Support” boxcar. It was afull 6464 boxcar — a must-own for all Lionel boxcarcollectors. The box color for this car was dark blue; a returnto the “circle L” logo to the left of the window and the “circleR” was again missing by the orange Lionel text beneath thewindow of the box.This very rare and oh-so-beautiful train is a must-havefor the discriminating collector. Even at the bronze level,you may expect to pay a premium to add this prestigiousfreight train to your railroad roster.Happy Tracks!dennisthemenace@earthlink.netThe “circle L” logo was back on the last Ambassador box. Ifyou buy just one Anbassador car, make it this one.continued on page 7LCCA Board Meeting, continued from page 3Larry Black gave an update on the changes in ourcomputer software. He expressed a desire to meet a 60-daygoal and a 120-day goal to realize these changes. Mr.Schmeelk offered a motion to allow Mr. Otten and Mr. Blackto mutually agree to expend needed funds to rework thesoftware for The Interchange Track (approximately $2000).After a second by Mr. Fogg, the motion passed. Mr.Schmeelk also made a motion, seconded by Mr. Button, toauthorize Mr. Black to work with Aristotle to upgrade ourWeb site. The preliminary figure for this service work was$20,972. Motion passed.Mr. Black made a motion for the LCCA to match a$2000 gift by Lionel LLC for a one-time commitment to aprivate model railroad at Lakeside Elementary School inApopka, Florida. They are the premiere train school in theU.S. and have their own railroad museum. Seconded by Mr.Findley, the motion passed.The following slate of officers was presented for theelection of 2001:Eric Fogg, for President ElectDick Johnson and Bill Hourigan, for TreasurerLarry Black and Ed Richter, for a 1-year term asDirectorCandidates for the two-year Director positions include:Bill Button Barry FindleyDon Fraley Al KolisDennis Clad Harry OvertoomJohnny Ourso.We are looking at ways for our club to work with theBoy Scouts of America to enhance their merit badge inmodel railroading. More in-depth study will be given to thisundertaking.The Board entered executive session to discuss membercomplaints. Upon leaving executive session, a motion wasmade and passed to censure Doug DuBay (RM 2266) foractions unbecoming a member.The budget for this year was discussed and modified.Mr. Schmeelk made a motion to accept this budget asamended during discussion. Mr. Button seconded the motionand it passed.The next meeting will be Thursday, July 26, during theLexington Convention. The per diem rate was set, and themeeting was adjourned at 2:41 p.m.Respectfully submitted,Dienzel Dennis, LCCA Secretary7The Lion Roars April, 2001
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