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S Lightweight Diner Passenger Cars by American Models

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

1

Windows:

9

Length:

74'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS00

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2001

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:

Notes:

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

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

1

Windows:

9

Length:

74'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS00C

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:

Notes:

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

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Pullman-Standard

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

1

Windows:

16

Year:

1975

Length:

85'

Road Name:

Amtrak

Road Number(s):

38015

Ext. Reference:

Notes:

Superliner I.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

SLBSP2

Additional IDs:

APD02

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:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

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.


(image copyright © Bill Lane; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Bombardier

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

1

Windows:

16

Year:

1991

Length:

85'

Road Name:

Amtrak

Ext. Reference:

Notes:

Superliner II.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

SLBSP3

Additional IDs:

APD03

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 #SLBSP2), and another car was separately available.


(image copyright © American Models)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe (ATSF)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS06

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:

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

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe (ATSF)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS06CH

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:

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


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

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Atlantic Coast Line (ACL)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS14

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:

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


(image copyright © American Models)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Atlantic Coast Line (ACL)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS14CH

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:

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

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Baltimore & Ohio (B&O)

Road Number(s):

New Castle

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS01

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:

Part of a 4-car set. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.


(image copyright © Bill Lane; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Central of Georgia (CG)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS18

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:

Part of a 4-car set. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.


(image copyright © American Models)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (CBQ)

Car Name:

Silver Inn

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS15

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:

Part of a 4-car set. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.


(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Illinois Central (IC)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS17

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:

Part of a 4-car set. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.


(image copyright © American Models)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Missouri Pacific (MP)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS23

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:

Part of a 4-car set, the "Colorado Eagle" train. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.


(image copyright © American Models)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

New York Central (NYC)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS05

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:

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

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

New York Central (NYC)

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:

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

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

New York, New Haven & Hartford (NH)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS04

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:

Part of a 4-car set. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.


(image copyright © American Models)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)

Road Number(s):

1156

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS09

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:

Part of a 4-car set. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.


(image copyright © Bill Lane; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Rock Island (RI/ROCK/CRIP)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS16

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:

Part of a 4-car set. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Southern Pacific (SP)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS24

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:

Part of a 4-car set. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.


(image copyright © American Models)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Southern Railway (SOU)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS02

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:

Part of a 4-car set. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Union Pacific (UP)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS03

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:

Part of a 4-car set. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.


(image copyright © Ken Garber; used by permission)

(image copyright © American Models)
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