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Midgage Models Undecorated Lightweight Baggage Passenger Cars

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

baggage

Doors:

2

Windows:

0

Length:

67'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Notes:

The prototype cars were 67'.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Midgage Models

Manufacturer ID:

I-200

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1947

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

scale

Couplers:

not included

Decals:

not included

Lighted:

no

Product Review:

S Gaugian, Mar 2005

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

These came with the Nixon Model Co's sprung soft-metal truck kits and wheelsets.


 (image copyright © Dick Karnes; used by permission)
Dick Karnes built and painted his model, and added Monroe Hobby Products diaphragms and Kadee HO-scale couplers.

 (image copyright © Bob Werre; used by permission)
Shows an built, but unpainted model.

 (image copyright © Bob Werre; used by permission)
This photo shows how these kits were composed, with screws holding the body to the wood floor.

(image copyright © Midgage Models)

Shows Sylvania cars, which were a continuation of the Midgage ones

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

baggage

Length:

67'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Notes:

The prototype cars were 67'.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Midgage Models

Manufacturer ID:

I-207

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1947

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

not included

Decals:

not included

Lighted:

no

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

This is the "shorty" version of #I-200 to be able to handle the tight AF-based layout curves.

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