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Passenger Cars: Doors: 2 Windows: 12 - Heavyweight Diner

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

2

Windows:

12

Length:

82'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

HX8300

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2004

Product Type:

plastic kit

Finish:

painted, not lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Together with the new 2004 undecorated sleeper cars, American Models also created this undecorated diner car. It, too, was painted with a Pullman green body color and had a clear roof.


(image copyright © American Models)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Pullman

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

2

Windows:

12

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Baltimore & Ohio (B&O)

Car Name:

Cafe Parlor

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:


(image copyright © Bill Lane; used by permission)

(image copyright © S-Helper Service)

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

2

Windows:

12

Length:

82'

Road Name:

Canadian National Railway (CN)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

HX8304

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2005

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:


(image copyright © American Models)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Pullman

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

2

Windows:

12

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Canadian National Railway (CN)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:


(image copyright © John Johnston; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Pullman

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

2

Windows:

12

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR)

Car Name:

Buffet Parlor

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:


(image copyright © Ken Garber; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Pullman

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

2

Windows:

12

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Central Railroad of New Jersey (CNJ)

Car Name:

Cafe Car

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

2

Windows:

12

Year:

1905

Length:

85'

Road Name:

Central Railroad of New Jersey (CNJ)

Notes:

This model is based on the ARA Class DA (CNJ #925).

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Train Stuff

Manufacturer ID:

24954

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1977

Product Type:

wood, resin, and metal kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

not included

Couplers:

not included

Decals:

not included

Lighted:

no

Product Notes:

Online Article:

Notes:

Warning: the sides tend to warp, so it is best to store them such that they maintain their flatness, until you are ready to build them. The resin may turn brittle with age.


(image copyright © Bill Lane; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Pullman

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

2

Windows:

12

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O)

Car Name:

Union Tavern

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Pullman

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

2

Windows:

12

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Chicago & North Western (CNW)

Car Name:

Cafe Lounge

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Pullman

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

2

Windows:

12

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Delaware, Lackawanna & Western (DL&W)

Car Name:

Buffet Lounge

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Pullman

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

2

Windows:

12

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Denver & Rio Grande Western (D&RGW)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Pullman

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

2

Windows:

12

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Erie Railroad (ERIE)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:


(image copyright © S-Helper Service)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Pullman

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

2

Windows:

12

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Great Northern (GN)

Car Name:

Cafe Parlor

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:


(image copyright © Terry O'Kelly; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Pullman

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

2

Windows:

12

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Gulf, Mobile & Ohio (GMO)

Car Name:

Buffet Lounge

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Pullman

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

2

Windows:

12

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Milwaukee Road (MILW)

Car Name:

Hanson, Manchester

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Pullman

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

2

Windows:

12

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Missouri Pacific (MP)

Car Name:

Diner Parlor

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

2

Windows:

12

Length:

82'

Road Name:

New York Central (NYC)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

HX8302

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2005

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:


(image copyright © American Models)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Pullman

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

2

Windows:

12

Length:

70'

Road Name:

New York Central (NYC)

Car Name:

Dining Lounge

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Two-tone gray paint scheme.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Pullman

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

2

Windows:

12

Length:

70'

Road Name:

New York Central (NYC)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Green paint scheme. Available in 5-car set only.

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

2

Windows:

12

Length:

82'

Road Name:

New York, New Haven & Hartford (NH)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

HX8304NH

Additional IDs:

HX8005

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2017

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Part #HX8005 was a three-car set consisting of the two sleeper cars and the diner.


(image copyright © American Models)

 (image copyright © American Models)
The HX8005 set.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Pullman

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

2

Windows:

12

Length:

70'

Road Name:

New York, New Haven & Hartford (NH)

Car Name:

Lounge Buffet

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

2

Windows:

12

Length:

82'

Road Name:

Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

HX8303

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2005

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:


(image copyright © Ken Garber; used by permission)

(image copyright © American Models)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Pullman

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

2

Windows:

12

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

2

Windows:

12

Length:

82'

Road Name:

Pullman

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

HX8301

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2005

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Pullman green with black roof.


(image copyright © Terry O'Kelly; used by permission)

(image copyright © American Models)

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

2

Windows:

12

Length:

82'

Road Name:

Pullman

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

HXcafPR

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2017

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Online Article:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Tuscan red with black roof.


(image copyright © Peter Vanvliet; used by permission)

(image copyright © Peter Vanvliet; used by permission)

(image copyright © American Models)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Pullman

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

2

Windows:

12

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Pullman

Car Name:

Cafe Car

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Pullman-green body color.


(image copyright © Ed Kirstatter; used by permission)

(image copyright © Terry O'Kelly; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Pullman

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

2

Windows:

12

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Pullman

Car Name:

Cafe Car

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Tuscan body color.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Pullman

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

2

Windows:

12

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Southern Pacific (SP)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Pullman

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

2

Windows:

12

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Southern Railway (SOU)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Pullman

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

2

Windows:

12

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Union Pacific (UP)

Car Name:

Cafe Lounge

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:


(image copyright © Ken Garber; used by permission)
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