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Lightweight Dome Passenger Cars by American Models for 1984

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Year:

1947

Length:

85'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Notes:

These cars were based on the Great Northern's "Empire Builder" train.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

HA8000

Additional IDs:

HA8300

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1984

Product Type:

plastic kit

Finish:

painted, not lettered

Wheels:

scale

Couplers:

custom

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Info:

Original American Models Announcement

Product Review:

S Gauge Herald, Dec 1986, pg14

Supplemental Part:

Roof Details

Supplemental Part:

Underbody Detailing Parts

Supplemental Part:

Interior Seats, Armrests, Section Partitions

Notes:

Part of a five-car set, and available separately.


(image copyright © Bill Winans; used by permission)

(image copyright © American Models)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Year:

1947

Length:

85'

Road Name:

Great Northern (GN)

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Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

HA8001

Additional IDs:

HA8311

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1984

Product Type:

plastic kit

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Info:

LED Lights; DCC-controlled Lights

Product Review:

S Gauge Herald, Dec 1986, pg14

Supplemental Part:

Roof Details

Supplemental Part:

Underbody Detailing Parts

Supplemental Part:

Interior Seats, Armrests, Section Partitions

Notes:

Part of a five-car set, and available separately.


(image copyright © Terry O'Kelly; used by permission)

(image copyright © Terry Dillon; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Year:

1947

Length:

85'

Road Name:

New York Central (NYC)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

HA8003

Additional IDs:

HA8303

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1984

Product Type:

plastic kit

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Info:

LED Lights; DCC-controlled Lights

Product Review:

S Gauge Herald, Dec 1986, pg14

Supplemental Part:

Roof Details

Supplemental Part:

Underbody Detailing Parts

Supplemental Part:

Interior Seats, Armrests, Section Partitions

Notes:

Part of a five-car set, and available separately.


(image copyright © Rich Abraham; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Year:

1947

Length:

85'

Road Name:

Northern Pacific (NP)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

HA8002

Additional IDs:

HA8301

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1984

Product Type:

plastic kit

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Info:

LED Lights; DCC-controlled Lights

Product Review:

S Gauge Herald, Dec 1986, pg14

Supplemental Part:

Roof Details

Supplemental Part:

Underbody Detailing Parts

Supplemental Part:

Interior Seats, Armrests, Section Partitions

Notes:

Part of a five-car set, and available separately.


(image copyright © Hugh Sinn; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Year:

1947

Length:

85'

Road Name:

Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

HA8004

Additional IDs:

HA8304

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1984

Product Type:

plastic kit

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Info:

LED Lights; DCC-controlled Lights

Product Review:

S Gauge Herald, Dec 1986, pg14

Supplemental Part:

Roof Details

Supplemental Part:

Underbody Detailing Parts

Supplemental Part:

Interior Seats, Armrests, Section Partitions

Notes:

Part of a five-car set, and available separately.


(image copyright © Rich Abraham; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Year:

1947

Length:

80'

Road Name:

Southern Pacific (SP)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

HA8005

Additional IDs:

HA8305

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1984

Product Type:

plastic kit

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Info:

LED Lights; DCC-controlled Lights

Product Review:

S Gauge Herald, Dec 1986, pg14

Supplemental Part:

Roof Details

Supplemental Part:

Underbody Detailing Parts

Supplemental Part:

Interior Seats, Armrests, Section Partitions


(image copyright © Rich Abraham; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

dome

Doors:

1

Windows:

9/10

Year:

1947

Length:

85'

Road Name:

Union Pacific (UP)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

HA8006

Additional IDs:

HA8306

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1984

Product Type:

plastic kit

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Supplemental Info:

LED Lights; DCC-controlled Lights

Product Review:

S Gauge Herald, Dec 1986, pg14

Supplemental Part:

Roof Details

Supplemental Part:

Underbody Detailing Parts

Supplemental Part:

Interior Seats, Armrests, Section Partitions

Notes:

Part of a five-car set, and available separately.

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