Passenger Cars: Doors: 0 Windows: 8 - Old-style Coach (Open Vestibule)
Prototype Info
Era:
old-style
Car Type:
coach (open vestibule)
Doors:
0
Windows:
8
Road Name:
(undecorated)
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Wiseman Model Services (click for web site)
Manufacturer ID:
SMS104
Gauge:
Sn3
Introduced:
2016
Product Type:
resin & metal kit
Finish:
unpainted
Wheels:
not included
Couplers:
not included
Decals:
not included
Lighted:
no
Notes:
This is a "shorty" car. It is a re-run on the original Star Modes kit
(image copyright © Wiseman Model Services)
(image copyright © Wiseman Model Services)
Prototype Info
Era:
old-style
Car Type:
coach (open vestibule)
Doors:
0
Windows:
8
Road Name:
Denver & Rio Grande Western (D&RGW)
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Star Models
Manufacturer ID:
104
Gauge:
Sn3
Introduced:
1980
Product Type:
resin kit
Finish:
unpainted
Wheels:
not included
Couplers:
not included
Decals:
not included
Lighted:
no
Notes:
This "shorty" model is a body-only kit (no underbody details, for example). This kit was taken over by Building & Structure Co (under the Tomalco name), and then later by Wiseman Model Services and is still available through them.
(image copyright © Wiseman Model Services; used by permission)
Prototype Info
Era:
old-style
Car Type:
coach (open vestibule)
Doors:
0
Windows:
8
Road Name:
Denver & Rio Grande Western (D&RGW)
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Tomalco
Manufacturer ID:
Sn3-17
Gauge:
Sn3
Introduced:
1993
Product Type:
resin & metal kit
Finish:
unpainted
Wheels:
not included
Couplers:
not included
Decals:
not included
Lighted:
no
Notes:
This is a "shorty" car. Building & Structure Co (under the Tomalco name) took over this original Star Models kit, adding more details with their version. Turner Model Works bought the product line from them, and it was later taken over by Wiseman Model Services, who still has this kit available today.
(image copyright © Wiseman Model Services; used by permission)
(image copyright © Bob Hogan; used by permission)