P-B-L Denver & Rio Grande Western (D&RGW) Old-style Coach Passenger Cars
Prototype Info
Era:
old-style
Car Type:
coach
Doors:
0
Windows:
12
Year:
1940 (built 1881)
Road Name:
Denver & Rio Grande Western (D&RGW)
Road Number(s):
321
Notes:
The Rio Grande ran their passenger consists with the lowest numbered cars at the head of the train. Thus the highest numbered cars would bring up the rear, requiring marker lamps to protect the rear of the train.
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
P-B-L (click for web site)
Factory:
Boo-Rim Precision, Korea
Gauge:
Sn3
Introduced:
2009
Product Type:
brass
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale
Couplers:
scale
Lighted:
yes
Notes:
What is unique about this car is that it has a maze of truss rods, not only going from end to end, but also cross-wise. Painted green with gold lettering.
(image copyright © P-B-L)
This is a pilot model.