SouthWind Models Reading (RDG) Steel-sheathed, Single-door, Express Box Cars

Manufacturer:

SouthWind Models

Manufacturer ID:

SWM-E5

Factory:

Han Shin Models Precision, Korea

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door, express

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Reading (RDG)

Class:

BXmu

Gauge:

Introduced:

1993

Qty Made:

Product Type:

brass

Finish:

painted not lettered | unpainted

Wheels:

scale

Couplers:

scale

Notes:

This is an express mail car. The models came with the Birdsboro trucks.

Bill Lane's model has additional sill steps, a handhold beside the doors, as well as a signal air hose and steam connection at the ends.

Dale Minard's model is the painted-but-undecorated version.

Edwin Kirstatter's model shows the original unpainted version.