Lionel Crane Cars-Question

[tmcc man]

greg, i can not answer your question, but some can , and you are in the wrong forum, one up at Classic Toy Trains.

[Anonymous]

Hi Group,
I am interested in getting a Lionel #6460, the B-E Crane car (Diecast Body & Chassis). I recently saw a 6460 on ebay that was black and had a gray smokestack at the rear of the car.
Can anyone tell me if this is a lionel variation or if the model was altered by it's owner?

Thanks, Greg