Undecorated Poultry Car One-of-a-Kind Cars
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Mainline Models
Prototype Info
Style:
poultry car
Notes:
These cars were used to transport live poultry (chickens, turkeys, pigeons, etc.). Half of the car, the caged area, was used for holding the live animals, and the other half is refrigerated for packaged items, such as eggs, butter, and slaughtered poultry. There was also space for the attendant who took care of the animals en route.
Model Info
Gauge:
S
Product Type:
wood kit
Finish:
unpainted
Wheels:
not included
Couplers:
not included
Decals:
not included
Supplemental:
Notes:
The company produced this kit in HO-, S-, and O-scale.
(image copyright © Mainline Models)
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Northeastern Scale Models
Manufacturer ID:
S-4
Prototype Info
Style:
poultry car
Notes:
These cars were used to transport live poultry (chickens, turkeys, pigeons, etc.). Half of the car, the caged area, was used for holding the live animals, and the other half is refrigerated for packaged items, such as eggs, butter, and slaughtered poultry. There was also space for the attendant who took care of the animals en route.
Model Info
Gauge:
S
Product Type:
wood kit
Finish:
painted & lettered sides
Wheels:
not included
Couplers:
not included
(image copyright © Roger Nulton; used by permission)
(image copyright © Roger Nulton; used by permission)
(image copyright © Northeastern Scale Models)