This is a Lionel 9218 Monon Operating Boxcar from 1981. This car is a remake of the postwar Lionel 3494-550 of 1957. To operate this car, you park it over a standard uncoupler which draws down the operating plunger to open the door and the man throws out the mailbag! This boxcar features sliding doors, die-cast metal sprung trucks, die-cast metal operating knuckle couplers, metal wheels and axles.Condition: Factory New (C-9)Operational Status: FunctionalOriginal Box: Yes (P-9)Manufacturer: LionelModel Number: 6-9218Years Manufactured: 1981 - 1981Road Name: Monon (MON)Scale/Era: O MPCModel Type: Operating Cars