UNION PACIFIC " CITY " ACF BAGGAGE DORMITORY Car

Description: WALTHERS HO Scale Ready-To-Run UNION PACIFIC CITY SERIES Union Pacific(R) City Streamliner Cars Ready to Run -- Baggage-Dormitory #6000-6008 ACF Lot #3029 (UP City Scheme, Armour Yellow, gray) Out-Of-Production DISCONTINUED By the Manufacturer Accurate Cars for UP City Streamliners From the introduction of the M-10000 in 1934, Union Pacific set a new standard for luxury with its Streamliner trains. As ridership grew in the late 30s, UP ordered new equipment to provide daily service. Although WWII brought an abrupt halt to the project, by 1946, UP and partners CNW, SP and Wabash had over 100 new cars on order to begin daily "City" runs on several routes. As delivery delays mounted and competitors rolled out new trains, UP opted to rebuild some prewar cars and ordered still more new equipment. While other roads began cutting back in the 1950s, UP expanded service with new "Astra Dome" coaches, lounges and diners. And in 1955, a new service agreement saw Milwaukee Road cars added to UP trains. Despite its ongoing investment in new equipment -- by 1965, UP had purchased 642 brand-new cars -- and commitment to service, losses escalated and UP turned over operation of its trains to Amtrak on May 1, 1971. Today, several original "City" cars survive in museums, as well as in UP's excursion fleet, which sees service behind the company's restored steam and diesel power. Walthers newest name train makes it easy to model these great streamliners in HO and includes: * Complete Consists for: City of Los Angeles 1955-60 City of San Francisco 1955-60 Challenger 1955-58 * Great Starting Point for modeling: City of Portland 1955-59City of Denver 1955-59City of St. Louis 1955, 1958-60sCombined City of Los Angeles/San Francisco 1960sCombined City of Portland/Denver 1959-1960s * 14 New HO Cars* Based on Cars used 1942-1971 * Authentic Paint, Lettering & Striping* Prototypically tinted green windows* Factory-Applied Wire Grab Irons* Correctly painted grab irons as appropriate* Car Name & Number Decals as Appropriate* Superb Detail Inside & Out* Proto MAX(TM) Metal Knuckle Couplers* Correct Trucks with RP-25 Metal Wheels* Great with MILW Yellow & Gray Cars too! Add some light to your UP City cars with these interior lighting kits For DC layouts: PLEASE NOTE: As these cars are the correct prototype length and feature full underbody detail to match the prototypes, a minimum 24" radius is recommended for operation. * Matches Equipment used 1955-1971 * Correct Armour Yellow, Harbor Mist Gray & Red inspired by the "UP Streamliner Scheme" Union Pacific(R) City Streamliner Cars Ready to Run -- Baggage-Dormitory #6000-6008 ACF Lot #3029 (UP City Scheme, Armour Yellow, gray) MFG part # 932-9560 Car Features:Accurately scaled from engineering drawingsScaled Dimensions & Rivet DetailComplete End, Roof & Underbody DetailingFactory - Installed Side Door Hand RailsScale set-back windowsCorrect Trucks with RP-25 Metal WheelsDetailed Full InteriorsFull Decal Set Removable Roof Swinging Drawbar for better corneringLight pick ups installed (accepts light bar - sold separately) Crisp detailed, realistic lettering, matched to prototype photographsRealistic satin paint finish, great for weatheringGreat for weathering with chalks or airbrushDetailed truck side framesLow-friction, nonmagnetic, needlepoint metal axles, no lubrication required.Minimum Radius 24 inches recommended SHIPPING: We do combine shipping on multiple purchases. If you do a Buy It Now the transaction requires immediate payment for each item separately. What you need to do is put it in the shopping cart and then when you go to checkout it will recalculate the shipping and combine the items for you. If you pay first I am unable to make any adjustment because ebay has then taken its fees on the shipping as well. If you have a concern message me and I can work something out for you. THIS IS AN ASSEMBLED ItemThe item is NEW in the original box from old stock PERSONAL INVENTORY:Many of these unique items are from my personal inventory which was accumulated over the years. They are hard to part with but due to downsizing in retirement they too are looking for a good home which can appreciate and enjoy them. STORE INVENTORY:Having discontinued my Hobby Store and left frigid “Minne-Snow-Da” I have relocated and retired to the warmer part of the country, Down to Sunny TEXAS. I will be Liquidating the remaining stock. I will be listing items over the next year or so clearing them out. Please see the photos we take actual photos of each itemMost of these items are New in the box removed only to take photos of them.

Price: 144.89 USD

Location: Van, Texas

End Time: 2024-10-25T12:44:51.000Z

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