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S Lightweight Dome Passenger Cars by American Models

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

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:

HA8300

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1984

Product Type:

plastic kit

Finish:

painted, not lettered

Wheels:

scale

Couplers:

custom

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Info:

Product Review:

S Gauge Herald, Dec 1986, pg14

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

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


(image copyright © Bill Winans; used by permission)

(image copyright © American Models)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

VDUNDEC

Additional IDs:

VDUNDEC3

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2016

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted, not lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Info:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

This is the silver version. Also available as a three-car set. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.


(image copyright © American Models)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

VDUNDECCH

Additional IDs:

VDUNDEC3CH

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2016

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted, not lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Info:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

This is the chrome version. Also available as a three-car set. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

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:

VDSF06

Additional IDs:

VDSF063

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2016

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Info:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

This is the silver version. Also available as a three-car set. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.


(image copyright © American Models)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe (ATSF)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

VDSF06CH

Additional IDs:

VDSF063CH

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2016

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Info:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

This is the chrome version. Also available as a three-car set. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.


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

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

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Atlantic Coast Line (ACL)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

VDACL14

Additional IDs:

VDACL143

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2016

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Info:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

This is the silver version. Also available as a three-car set. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.


(image copyright © American Models)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Atlantic Coast Line (ACL)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

VDACL14CH

Additional IDs:

VDACL143CH

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2018

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Info:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

This is the chrome version. Also available as a three-car set. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Baltimore & Ohio (B&O)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

VDBO01

Additional IDs:

VDBO013

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2016

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Info:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

This is the silver version. Also available as a three-car set. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.


(image copyright © American Models)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Baltimore & Ohio (B&O)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

VDBO01CH

Additional IDs:

VDBO013CH

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2016

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Info:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

This is the chrome version. Also available as a three-car set. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (CBQ)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

VDBur15

Additional IDs:

VDBur153

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2016

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Info:

Online Article:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

This is the silver version. Also available as a three-car set. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.


(image copyright © American Models)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (CBQ)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

VDBur15CH

Additional IDs:

VDBur153CH

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2016

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Info:

Online Article:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

This is the chrome version. Also available as a three-car set. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Year:

1947

Length:

85'

Road Name:

Great Northern (GN)

Ext. Reference:

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

HA8001

Additional IDs:

HA8311

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1984

Product Type:

plastic kit

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Info:

Product Review:

S Gauge Herald, Dec 1986, pg14

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

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


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

(image copyright © Terry Dillon; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Missouri Kansas Texas (MKT)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

VDMKT25

Additional IDs:

VDMKT253

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2016

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Info:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Also available as a three-car set. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.


(image copyright © American Models)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Missouri Pacific (MP)

Road Number(s):

6507

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

VDMP23

Additional IDs:

VDMP233

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2016

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Info:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Part of the "Colorado Eagle" train. Also available as a three-car set. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.


(image copyright © American Models)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Year:

1947

Length:

85'

Road Name:

New York Central (NYC)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

HA8003

Additional IDs:

HA8303

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1984

Product Type:

plastic kit

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Info:

Product Review:

S Gauge Herald, Dec 1986, pg14

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

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


(image copyright © Rich Abraham; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

New York Central (NYC)

Car Name:

Robert Yates, John Lansing, George Clinton

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

VDNYC05

Additional IDs:

VDNYC053

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2016

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Info:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

This is the silver version. Also available as a three-car set. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.


(image copyright © Tom Roell; used by permission)

(image copyright © Tom Roell; used by permission)

(image copyright © Tom Roell; used by permission)

(image copyright © American Models)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

New York Central (NYC)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

VDNYC05CH

Additional IDs:

VDNYC053CH

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2016

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Info:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

This is the chrome version. Also available as a three-car set. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

New York, New Haven & Hartford (NH)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

VDNH04

Additional IDs:

VDNH043

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2016

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Info:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Also available as a three-car set. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.


(image copyright © American Models)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Year:

1947

Length:

85'

Road Name:

Northern Pacific (NP)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

HA8002

Additional IDs:

HA8301

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1984

Product Type:

plastic kit

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Info:

Product Review:

S Gauge Herald, Dec 1986, pg14

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

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


(image copyright © Hugh Sinn; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Year:

1947

Length:

85'

Road Name:

Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

HA8004

Additional IDs:

HA8304

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1984

Product Type:

plastic kit

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Info:

Product Review:

S Gauge Herald, Dec 1986, pg14

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

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


(image copyright © Rich Abraham; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

VDPRR09

Additional IDs:

VDPRR093

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2016

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Info:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

This is the silver version. Also available as a three-car set. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.


(image copyright © American Models)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

VDPRR09CH

Additional IDs:

VDPRR093CH

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2016

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Info:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

This is the chrome version. Also available as a three-car set. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Rock Island (RI/ROCK/CRIP)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

VDRI16

Additional IDs:

VDRI163

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2016

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Info:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Also available as a three-car set. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.


(image copyright © American Models)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Year:

1947

Length:

80'

Road Name:

Southern Pacific (SP)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

HA8005

Additional IDs:

HA8305

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1984

Product Type:

plastic kit

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Info:

Product Review:

S Gauge Herald, Dec 1986, pg14

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:


(image copyright © Rich Abraham; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Southern Pacific (SP)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

VDSP24

Additional IDs:

VDSP243

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2016

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Info:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Also available as a three-car set. Note that AM's web site lists this entry as part #VDSP23, but it is #VDSP24; #VDSP23 is the MP car. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.


(image copyright © American Models)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Southern Railway (SOU)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

VDSou02

Additional IDs:

VDSou023

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2016

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Info:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Also available as a three-car set. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.


(image copyright © American Models)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Year:

1947

Length:

85'

Road Name:

Union Pacific (UP)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

HA8006

Additional IDs:

HA8306

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1984

Product Type:

plastic kit

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Info:

Product Review:

S Gauge Herald, Dec 1986, pg14

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:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Union Pacific (UP)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

VDUP03

Additional IDs:

VDUP033

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2016

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Info:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Also available as a three-car set. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.


(image copyright © American Models)

(image copyright © Ron Kemp; used by permission)
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