S Lightweight Coach Passenger Cars by American Models

Supplemental Part:

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Notes:

Part of a 4-car set. This is the silver version. An additional car was available separately. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

coach

Doors:

1

Windows:

11/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS00C

Additional IDs:

BD8200C

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2003

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted, not lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

no

Supplemental Info:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Original American Models Announcement

Notes:

Part of a 4-car set. This is the chrome version. An additional car was available separately. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

American Car and Foundry (ACF)

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

coach

Doors:

1

Windows:

11/12

Year:

1947

Length:

85'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Notes:

These cars were based on the Great Northern's "Empire Builder" train.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

HA8000

Additional IDs:

HA8200

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1984

Product Type:

plastic kit

Finish:

painted, not lettered

Wheels:

scale

Couplers:

custom

Lighted:

no

Supplemental Info:

Product Review:

S Gauge Herald, Dec 1986, pg14

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Bill Lane's Page About These Cars

Notes:

Part of a five-car set, and available separately.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Pullman-Standard

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

coach

Doors:

1

Windows:

26

Year:

1975

Length:

85'

Road Name:

Amtrak

Road Number(s):

34002, 34009, 34100

Ext. Reference:

visit site

Notes:

Superliner I.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

SLBSP2

Additional IDs:

APC02

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1998

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

no

Online Article:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Archer Transfer 3D resin rivets

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Archer Transfer 3D resin rivets #2

Notes:

Phase II (dominant red and blue bands). This car was part of the 4-car Amtrak Superliner set (part #SLBSP2), and another car was separately available.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Bombardier

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

coach

Doors:

1

Windows:

26

Year:

1991

Length:

85'

Road Name:

Amtrak

Road Number(s):

34040, 34042

Ext. Reference:

visit site

Notes:

Superliner II.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

SLBSP3

Additional IDs:

APC03

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1998

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

no

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Phase III (dominant red, white, and blue bands). This car was part of the 4-car Amtrak Superliner set (part #SLBSP3), and another car was separately available.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

coach

Doors:

1

Windows:

11/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe (ATSF)

Road Number(s):

3037

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS06

Additional IDs:

BD8206, BD????

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2000

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

no

Supplemental Info:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

One car was part of a 4-car set, and two additional cars were available separately. This is the silver version. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

coach

Doors:

1

Windows:

11/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe (ATSF)

Road Number(s):

3087, 3088

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS06CH

Additional IDs:

BD8206CH, BD??????

Gauge:

S

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

no

Supplemental Info:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

One car was part of a 4-car set, and two additional cars were available separately. This is the chrome version. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

coach

Doors:

1

Windows:

11/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Atlantic Coast Line (ACL)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS14

Additional IDs:

BD8214, BD????

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2000

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

no

Supplemental Info:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

One car was part of a 4-car set, and two additional cars were available separately. This is the silver version. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

coach

Doors:

1

Windows:

11/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Atlantic Coast Line (ACL)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS14CH

Additional IDs:

BD??????, BD??????

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2018

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

no

Supplemental Info:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

One car was part of a 4-car set, and two additional cars were available separately. This is the chrome version. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

coach

Doors:

1

Windows:

11/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Baltimore & Ohio (B&O)

Road Number(s):

1092

Car Name:

New Castle

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

BD8201CH

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2000

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

no

Supplemental Info:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

This is the chrome version. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

coach

Doors:

1

Windows:

11/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Baltimore & Ohio (B&O)

Road Number(s):

1092

Car Name:

New Castle

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS01

Additional IDs:

BD8201, BD????

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2000

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

no

Supplemental Info:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

One car was part of a 4-car set, and two additional cars were available separately. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

coach

Doors:

1

Windows:

11/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Central of Georgia (CG)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS18

Additional IDs:

BD8218, BD????

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2002

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

no

Supplemental Info:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

One car was part of a 4-car set, and two additional cars were available separately. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

coach

Doors:

1

Windows:

11/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (CBQ)

Car Name:

Silver Leaf

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS15

Additional IDs:

BD8215, BD????

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2000

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

no

Supplemental Info:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

One car was part of a 4-car set, and two additional cars were available separately. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

American Car and Foundry (ACF)

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

coach

Doors:

1

Windows:

11/12

Year:

1947

Length:

85'

Road Name:

Great Northern (GN)

Ext. Reference:

visit site

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

HA8001

Additional IDs:

HA8211

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1984

Product Type:

plastic kit

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

no

Product Review:

S Gauge Herald, Dec 1986, pg14

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Part of a five-car set, and available separately.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

coach

Doors:

1

Windows:

11/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Illinois Central (IC)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS17

Additional IDs:

BD8217, BD????

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2002

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

no

Supplemental Info:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

One car was part of a 4-car set, and two additional cars were available separately. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

coach

Doors:

1

Windows:

11/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Missouri Kansas Texas (MKT)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

BD8225

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2013

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

no

Supplemental Info:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

This was a stand-alone car. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

coach

Doors:

1

Windows:

11/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Missouri Pacific (MP)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS23

Additional IDs:

BD8223, BD????

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2010

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

no

Supplemental Info:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

One car was part of a 4-car set, the "Colorado Eagle", and two additional cars were available separately. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.

This car is in the right, foreground.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

coach

Doors:

1

Windows:

11/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

New York Central (NYC)

Car Name:

David B Hill, William L Marcy, Edward D Morgan, Morgan Lewis

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS05

Additional IDs:

BD8205, BD????

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2001

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

no

Supplemental Info:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

One car was part of a 4-car set, and three additional cars were available separately. This is the silver version with dark-gray/black roof (same car names, though). Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

coach

Doors:

1

Windows:

11/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

New York Central (NYC)

Car Name:

David B Hill, William L Marcy, Edward D Morgan, Morgan Lewis

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS05CH

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2001

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

no

Supplemental Info:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

One car was part of a 4-car set, and three additional cars were available separately. These are the chrome version of the NYC cars (same car names, though). Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.

Shows side A.

Shows side B.

Shows side A, but shows a bit more of the roof.

Shows side A.

Shows side B.

Shows side A.

Shows side B.

American Models' photo is hard to make out, but a fourth car name "Morgan Lewis" was available.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

American Car and Foundry (ACF)

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

coach

Doors:

1

Windows:

11/12

Year:

1947

Length:

85'

Road Name:

New York Central (NYC)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

HA8003

Additional IDs:

HA8203

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1984

Product Type:

plastic kit

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

no

Product Review:

S Gauge Herald, Dec 1986, pg14

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Part of a five-car set, and available separately.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

coach

Doors:

1

Windows:

11/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

New York, New Haven & Hartford (NH)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS04

Additional IDs:

BD8204, BD????

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2004

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

no

Supplemental Info:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

One car was part of a 4-car set, and two additional cars were available separately. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

American Car and Foundry (ACF)

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

coach

Doors:

1

Windows:

11/12

Year:

1947

Length:

85'

Road Name:

Northern Pacific (NP)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

HA8002

Additional IDs:

HA8201

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1984

Product Type:

plastic kit

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

no

Product Review:

S Gauge Herald, Dec 1986, pg14

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Part of a five-car set, and available separately.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

coach

Doors:

1

Windows:

11/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)

Road Number(s):

4002, 4004, 4013

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS09

Additional IDs:

BD8209, BD????

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2000

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

no

Supplemental Info:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

One car was part of a 4-car set, and two additional cars were available separately. This is the silver version. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

coach

Doors:

1

Windows:

11/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)

Road Number(s):

4002, 4004, 4011

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS09CH

Additional IDs:

BD8209CH, BD????

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2000

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

no

Supplemental Info:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

One car was part of a 4-car set, and two additional cars were available separately. This is the chrome version. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.

(note that roof curvature is due to the photography, not the car)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

American Car and Foundry (ACF)

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

coach

Doors:

1

Windows:

11/12

Year:

1947

Length:

85'

Road Name:

Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

HA8004

Additional IDs:

HA8204

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1984

Product Type:

plastic kit

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

no

Product Review:

S Gauge Herald, Dec 1986, pg14

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Part of a five-car set, and available separately.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

coach

Doors:

1

Windows:

11/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Rock Island (RI/ROCK/CRIP)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS16

Additional IDs:

BD8216, BD????

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2000

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

no

Supplemental Info:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

One car was part of a 4-car set, and two additional cars were available separately. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

coach

Doors:

1

Windows:

11/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Southern Pacific (SP)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS24

Additional IDs:

BD8224, BD????

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2010

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

no

Supplemental Info:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

One car was part of a 4-car set, and two additional cars were available separately. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

American Car and Foundry (ACF)

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

coach

Doors:

1

Windows:

11/12

Year:

1947

Length:

80'

Road Name:

Southern Pacific (SP)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

HA8005

Additional IDs:

HA8205

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1984

Product Type:

plastic kit

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

no

Product Review:

S Gauge Herald, Dec 1986, pg14

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Part of a five-car set.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

coach

Doors:

1

Windows:

11/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Southern Railway (SOU)

Road Number(s):

824

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS02

Additional IDs:

BD8202, BD????

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2000

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

no

Supplemental Info:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

One car was part of a 4-car set, and two additional cars were available separately. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

coach

Doors:

1

Windows:

11/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Union Pacific (UP)

Road Number(s):

5527

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS03

Additional IDs:

BD8203, BD????

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2000

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

no

Supplemental Info:

Online Article:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

One car was part of a 4-car set, and two additional cars were available separately. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

American Car and Foundry (ACF)

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

coach

Doors:

1

Windows:

11/12

Year:

1947

Length:

85'

Road Name:

Union Pacific (UP)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

HA8006

Additional IDs:

HA8206

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1984

Product Type:

plastic kit

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

no

Product Review:

S Gauge Herald, Dec 1986, pg14

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part: