SouthWind Models New York Central (NYC) Heavyweight Observation Passenger Cars
Prototype Info
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
observation
Doors:
1
Windows:
20
Length:
75'
Road Name:
New York Central (NYC)
Notes:
The NYC built two of these "swallowtail" observation cars from standard coaches for use in their "Pacemaker" train as stand-ins until the streamlined cars arrived.
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
SouthWind Models
Manufacturer ID:
SWM-0024
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1990
Qty Made:
25
Product Type:
brass
Finish:
unpainted | painted, not lettered
Wheels:
scale
Couplers:
not included
Decals:
not included
Lighted:
no
(image copyright © Dick Karnes; used by permission)
The model in the photo was finished by Dick Karnes. He used Des Plaines Hobbies and Champ decals, and S-scale Kadee couplers.