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Casting reference

Rail Dragster

Rail Dragster debuted in 1971 Hot Wheels. It was produced across 1971. The casting is credited to Larry Wood. Reference sections include Mongoose Description, Snake Description, Versions, Gallery.

Larry Wood DesignsDiscontinued VehiclesOne Hit WonderVehicles with Movable PartsRacing VehiclesLicensed Hot Wheels1:64Hot Wheels Race Team
Debut year1971
Debut series1971 Hot Wheels
Produced years1971
DesignerLarry Wood
Collector no.5952
Reference statusOpen catalog page
Mongooseraildragster
Collector identity

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Rail Dragster is listed with 1971 Hot Wheels as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 1971. Known designer credit: Larry Wood. Use the Mongoose Description, Snake Description, Versions notes to confirm the casting before you price it.

  • Larry Wood Designs
  • Discontinued Vehicles
  • One Hit Wonder
  • Vehicles with Movable Parts
  • Racing Vehicles
  • Licensed Hot Wheels
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Rail Dragster before reading price claims.
  • Use 1971 as the production-window check.
  • Cross-check Mongoose Description, Snake Description before calling the variation exact.
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Reference images

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Hot Wheels casting reference photo
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Ad for the 2-Pack (1972 Toys & Hobbies catalog)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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