Clean, bold, and unmistakably Midwestern, this Burlington Route boxcar represents the quiet efficiency that defined American freight railroading for generations. The Lionel 6-19217 Burlington boxcar, preserved as New Old Stock, delivers classic railroad identity without gimmicks. This is honest rolling stock, the kind of car that made up the bulk of real freight trains and gave layouts credibility the moment it hit the rails.
This is the kind of piece seasoned collectors look for when condition actually matters.
Brand: Lionel
Item Number: 6-19217
Railroad / Reporting Marks: Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Common Name: Burlington Route
Car Type: Boxcar
Gauge / Scale: O Gauge
Condition: New Old Stock
Box: Original Lionel box included
Features:
Authentic Burlington Route lettering and graphics
Classic boxcar profile for general merchandise service
Durable Lionel construction designed for operation or display
Standard Lionel O gauge trucks and couplers
Clean factory finish with crisp marking
The Burlington Route, formally the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, was one of the most respected and efficiently run railroads in the United States. Serving the agricultural and industrial heartland, the CB&Q moved grain, manufactured goods, livestock, and consumer products between Chicago, the Plains, and the Rocky Mountain states.
Boxcars were the backbone of that operation. Long before containers and intermodal traffic, boxcars handled nearly everything that moved by rail. The Burlington Route became known for disciplined operations, fast schedules, and dependable freight service, values that made its rolling stock instantly recognizable and widely respected.
Lionel’s Burlington freight offerings reflect a period when model railroading emphasized real railroads and real operations rather than novelty themes. The 6-19217 boxcar fits squarely into that tradition. It is not flashy, and that is exactly the point. It represents everyday railroading, the kind that actually built regional economies.
For collectors, Burlington equipment also carries cultural weight tied to Midwestern identity, agricultural commerce, and the rise of efficient long-haul freight systems that shaped modern logistics.
For collectors, New Old Stock Lionel freight cars with original boxes remain highly desirable, especially when paired with historically significant road names like Burlington. Condition and originality are everything, and this example delivers both.
For operators, a Burlington boxcar adds instant realism to freight consists. It pairs naturally with other Midwest road names, transition-era steam, or early diesel power and fits seamlessly into mixed freight service.
For layout builders focused on authenticity, this is a foundational car that strengthens the story your railroad tells.
This boxcar is New Old Stock and appears unused, with clean paint, sharp lettering, and intact details. The original Lionel box is included and may show light shelf or storage wear consistent with age. Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description and show the exact item you will receive.
Professionally packed & shipped with care, Protecting the fun every step of the way.
Item is sold as-is. New Old Stock items may show minor age-related wear to packaging. Photos are part of the description and show the exact boxcar and box included. No additional accessories or paperwork are included unless shown. Please review all images carefully and ask any questions before purchasing.
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