{"product_id":"lionel-2654250-aquarium-car-w-animation-main-street-parade-4th-of-july-ho-scale-pre-order","title":"Lionel • 2654250 | Aquarium Car w\/ Animation | Main Street Parade 4th of July | 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 US 250 Celebration Parade Aquarium Car\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#45A1BB; margin:8px 0 0; font-size:20px; font-weight:normal;\"\u003e\n      US 250 Celebration Parade • Aquarium Car • SKU 2654250\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      Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with the Lionel US 250 Celebration Parade Aquarium Car. This festive HO scale operating car brings patriotic parade movement to your layout, creating a lively commemorative piece for your freight roster or display train.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n      With parade figures moving through the car when powered, metal wheels, metal knuckle couplers, and a maintenance-free motor with On\/Off switch, this aquarium car is designed to bring motion, color, and patriotic spirit to your railroad.\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;\"\u003eUS 250 Celebration Parade Aquarium 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      Aquarium cars are a classic Lionel-style operating-car favorite, using internal motion to create an animated scene as the train runs. This US 250 Celebration Parade version turns that action into a patriotic rolling display, making it a memorable addition for anniversary collections, July 4th layouts, and American-themed trains.\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\u003eParade figures move through the car when powered\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 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\u003eMaintenance-free motor with On\/Off Switch\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 US 250 Celebration Parade Aquarium Car Today\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0; font-size:17px;\"\u003e\n      Secure this animated HO scale Lionel 250th anniversary 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":49477123604618,"sku":"434-2654250","price":56.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/3954\/7786\/files\/2654250.png?v=1780185763","url":"https:\/\/denvertrains.com\/products\/lionel-2654250-aquarium-car-w-animation-main-street-parade-4th-of-july-ho-scale-pre-order","provider":"Denver Model Trains      ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}