Giraffe Car in early 1970s? (early MPC Era)

[pgtr]

Was the 3376 (perhaps under a diff #?) ever produced during the early 1970s? (70-75) And if so what sets were it included in?

I show it was last produced in 1969 for the 11760 set.

Thanks

[rtraincollector]

it originally came out in 1960 - 1966 and then again for 1969 now remakes have recently been made and then again I think 80' or 90's as goefrey car for "toys are us" cars and a few other versions .  the blue car with yellow lettering was the one made in 1969 and only year for that color set up.

[rtraincollector]

7904 san diego zoo giraffe car 1983 - 1984

7913 Turtleback Zoo Giraffe Car 1985 - 1986

7914 Toys "R" us Giraffe car 1985 - 1989

there were zoo cars also unknow numbers to me but this is what I know

found this by accident its ending shortly but its an 7913 giraffe car for sale on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/Lionel-7913-Opreating-Giraffe-Car-NEW-OB-923_W0QQitemZ300147436009QQihZ020QQcategoryZ4147QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[pgtr]

Thanks!

So none between 1970-1975 it looks like.

BTW I don't recall the giraffe car telltale ever being cataloged as a stand alone accessory during the PW era. Was it?

[rtraincollector]

tell-tale rod 3424-79

tell-tale 3424-78

tell-tale Pole 3424-77

base plate 3424-80

cam plate assembly 3376-105

[pgtr]

One more question: Which postwar sets besides the 1642 and 12760 included the 3376 giraffe car?

Thanks again

[rtraincollector]

sorry thats beyone my knowelage

[Chris F]

1642 (1961)

1809 (1961)

11760 (1969)

12502 (1962)

[pgtr]

Cool - thanks everyone! I guess in the other years it was also offered as an individual car too. thanks again

[Kooljock1]

It was offered in a rare yellow-lettered version Bronx Zoo for separate sale in 1969 as well.

Jon