The Lionel Aviation Flatcar w/ Ertl Helicopter 6-16968 is a plastic flat car model manufactured by Lionel in 1996 in the United States. This pre-built model features a multicolor design and includes an Ertl helicopter. It is part of the transportation theme in the model railroads and trains category, specifically classified as a freight car with a 3-rail rail system. This item is from the 1990-1999 time period and is a non-vintage piece from the specified era.