#20625 The 1960 Defender Freight Set

The #20625 Defender Freight Set was made in 1960,
It was a lower-cost update to the
1959 Defender set.
(Pictures courtesy of
John and Mary Ann Reeves.)
#21234 Chesapeake & Ohio with long steps made in 1959-1960.
(Pictures courtesy of
John and Mary Ann Reeves.)
#25515 USAF Rocket Sled flatcar made in 1960-1963.
(Pictures courtesy of
John and Mary Ann Reeves.)
Rare #24574 U. S. Air Force Flatcar with two silver canisters and red bulkheads made in 1960-1961.
It was also made with Pike Master couplers.
#24577 IC jet engine transport made in 1960 with knuckle couplers.
(Photo courtesy of an anonymous donor.)
#25046 Rocket Launcher made in 1960.
#24631 Radio-Equipped caboose made with knuckle couplers in 1959-1960.
(Photo courtesy of an anonymous donor.)

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