Branch Line Models Undecorated Lightweight Observation Passenger Cars

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

observation

Doors:

1/0

Windows:

Length:

80'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Branch Line Models

Manufacturer ID:

I-206

Gauge:

Introduced:

1960

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

scale

Couplers:

not included

Decals:

not included

Lighted:

Supplemental Part:

Roof Details

Supplemental Part:

Underbody Detailing Parts

Supplemental Part:

Interior Seats, Armrests, Section Partitions

Notes:

These came with the Nixon Model Co's sprung soft-metal truck kits and wheelsets. These cars were originally Midgage Models (1947), later taken over by Sylvania Models (1950), and then Branch Line Hobby Supply (1960), which used the "Branch Line Models" brand name.

This is a photo of the original Midgage Models version.

A scan from their catalog.

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

observation

Length:

67'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Branch Line Models

Manufacturer ID:

I-210

Gauge:

Introduced:

1960

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

not included

Decals:

not included

Lighted:

Supplemental Part:

Roof Details

Supplemental Part:

Underbody Detailing Parts

Supplemental Part:

Interior Seats, Armrests, Section Partitions

Notes:

This is the "shorty" version of #I-206 to be able to handle the tight AF-based layout curves. These cars were originally Midgage Models (1947), later taken over by Sylvania Models (1950), and then Branch Line Hobby Supply (1960), which used the "Branch Line Models" brand name.