Lionel no. 362 barrel loader

The year 1952 was a spectacular one for Lionel operating toy train accessories. An enduring favorite to come out of it was the no. 362 barrel loader. Professor Carp gives the history of the item and discusses changes and variations, while Classic Toy Trains Editor Hal Miller looks at how it operates. You can get more production and collecting information on the barrels themselves, as well as the no. 3562 barrel car that appeared a couple of years later, on Truck’s Toy Trains Episode 11. Read more about the barrel car here.