“Taylor Made Trucks” are made by “The Toy Collector”, and were
designed by a 25 year TCA member, who was both a train collector and operator.
They are 1/32nd scale.
The fourth plastic truck in the series was #LT401, with only 8,004 pieces
made in this unique Lionel series is another 100th Anniversary item. The Smoke
Fluid Tanker Truck replicates an 18-wheeler that is supposedly delivering liquid
Smoke Fluid to the Lionel factory. The location of Hillside, NJ is printed on
the truck cab doors along with the Lionel “L” logo. License plates are
marked 2001 Lionel Trains. The tanker trailer featured the nostalgic LIONEL
ELECTRIC TRAINS rectangular logo along with the Hillside, NJ address. Along the
roof walk of the tanker, each compartment is marked with the numbers of a Lionel
favorite: “700E”-“746”-“773”-“726”–“671”; all famous
Lionel steam locomotives. The tanker rear has a lighted Lionel 100th Anniversary
logo (the last authorized use of logo during 100 year celebration) and the
chromed bumper states: “THIS TRUCK STOPS AT ALL LIONELVILLE RAILROAD
CROSSINGS”. The truck has operating lights, authentic truck sounds and coin
bank. The coin bank is accessed through walkway and opened by sliding a round
hatch cover. Lights and sound use other hatches for starting operation. Packaged
in a nostalgic full color Lionel-style box and is serially numbered.
This one is brand new, mint and is serial number 1614. Two "C"
batteries required for lights and sound, not included.