By 1850 the Long Island Rail Road had lost their monopoly on passenger service from Brooklyn to Boston. The search was on for the railroad to create revenue streams to remain viable into the 20th Century. Long Island farmers were interested in ways to transport fresh produce to New York City markets as quickly as possible. In 1884 the LIRR placed farmers’ loaded wagons on flatcars. Fresh fruits and vegetables from Long Island could be at New York City markets the same day they were harvested! The RMLI celebrates America’s First “Trailer on Flatcar” service by the LIRR with this finely detailed Dual Produce Trailers on Flatcar collectible car built by Lionel.
