Strips of rope called tell-tales were used to warn a distracted brakeman of an oncoming tunnel or low bridge. When the brakeman felt the tell-tales, he knew that it was time to hit the deck, just like the brakeman on this B&O boxcar.
- Die-cast metal operating couplers
- Durable construction
- Metal Brake Wheel
- Die-cast metal sprung trucks
- Rail Line: Baltimore & Ohio
- Gauge: Traditional O Gauge
- Brand: Lionel
- Min Curve: O-27
- Dimensions: Length: 10 1/4"
- Most Recent Catalog: Classic Trains Vol. 1 2003
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