{"product_id":"lionel-2654090-work-crane-car-area-51-ho-scale-pre-order","title":"Lionel (2654090) | Work Crane Car | Area 51 | HO Scale [PRE-ORDER]","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif; color:#1f2a35; line-height:1.8; max-width:900px; margin:auto; font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- HERO --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f4fbfd,#ffffff); border-left:8px solid #45A1BB; padding:28px; margin-bottom:22px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color:#0c07e3; margin:0; font-size:34px; line-height:1.15;\"\u003e\n      Lionel HO Scale Area 51 Crane Car\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#45A1BB; margin:8px 0 0; font-size:20px; font-weight:normal;\"\u003e\n      Area 51 • Crane Car • SKU 2654090\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- PRODUCT OVERVIEW --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0c07e3; font-size:24px; margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"height:2px; background:#45A1BB; margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\n      Expand your extraterrestrial operations with the Lionel Area 51 Crane Car. Designed to complement Lionel's imaginative Area 51 series, this HO scale maintenance-style car brings a fun science-fiction twist to traditional railroad work equipment.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n      Featuring metal wheels, metal knuckle couplers, and weighted construction, this crane car combines reliable operation with unique themed graphics that are sure to become a conversation piece on any layout.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ROAD \/ PROTOTYPE SECTION --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0c07e3; font-size:24px; margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eArea 51 Crane Car\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"height:2px; background:#45A1BB; margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n      Every secret operation needs support equipment, and this Area 51 Crane Car is ready for the job. Whether it is assisting with classified cargo, helping recover unidentified flying objects, or simply adding some fun to a themed train, this car delivers a unique blend of railroad equipment and science-fiction imagination that stands out from traditional rolling stock.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- PRODUCT FEATURES --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#eef6fa; border-left:8px solid #45A1BB; padding:24px; margin-bottom:24px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0c07e3; font-size:24px; margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr)); gap:22px;\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"color:#0c07e3; font-size:18px; margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cul style=\"list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:8px; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal wheels\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:8px; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal knuckle couplers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:8px; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighted for reliable operation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"color:#0c07e3; font-size:18px; margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003ePRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cul style=\"list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:8px; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGauge: HO Gauge\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:8px; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMin Curve: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:8px; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: Length: 6.4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:8px; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost Recent Catalog: 2026 Spring HO\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- CTA --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0c07e3,#2D8DAA); color:#ffffff; padding:26px; margin-bottom:24px; border-radius:12px; text-align:center; box-shadow:0 3px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:26px; margin:0 0 10px; color:#ffffff;\"\u003eReserve Your Area 51 Crane Car Today\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0; font-size:17px;\"\u003e\n      Secure this unique HO scale Area 51 release before reservation quantities are filled.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- PRE-ORDER NOTICE --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fffaf0; border-left:8px solid #c7922b; border-top:1px solid #ead7aa; border-right:1px solid #ead7aa; border-bottom:1px solid #ead7aa; padding:24px; margin-bottom:22px; border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#9a6a13; font-size:24px; margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003ePre-Order Notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n      This is a pre-order-only production—quantities are limited and based on reservations.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- HOW TO PLACE --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#eef6fa; border-left:8px solid #45A1BB; padding:24px; margin-bottom:22px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0c07e3; font-size:24px; margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eHow to Place Your Pre-Order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003col style=\"padding-left:22px; margin:0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eWait for the button to say “Pre-Order Now”\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eConfirm you see “$0.00 due today”\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eComplete checkout\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ol\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- HOW PRE-ORDERS WORK --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#eef6fa; border-left:8px solid #45A1BB; padding:24px; margin-bottom:22px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0c07e3; font-size:24px; margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eHow Pre-Orders Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:8px; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReserve your item today.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:8px; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will contact you once inventory is en route to us with your final invoice.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:8px; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer delivery dates are estimates and may change.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:8px; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will still enter payment information at checkout, but as long as you see “$0.00 due today”, your card will not be charged.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:8px; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe do not automatically charge cards when pre-orders arrive. You will receive a separate invoice once your item is ready to ship.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- IMPORTANT NOTE --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f3f4ff; border-left:8px solid #0c07e3; padding:20px; border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0c07e3; font-size:22px; margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n      Orders placed without the “$0.00 due today” option selected will be processed as full-payment orders. Please review our refund policy and other pre-order policies before placing your order.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lionel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49474163638410,"sku":"434-2654090","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/3954\/7786\/files\/2654090.png?v=1780108049","url":"https:\/\/denvertrains.com\/products\/lionel-2654090-work-crane-car-area-51-ho-scale-pre-order","provider":"Denver Model Trains      ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}