American Models Undecorated Lightweight Coach Passenger Cars

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

American Car and Foundry (ACF)

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

coach

Doors:

1

Windows:

11/12

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:

HA8200

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1984

Product Type:

plastic kit

Finish:

painted, not lettered

Wheels:

scale

Couplers:

custom

Lighted:

no

Supplemental Info:

Original American Models Announcement

Product Review:

S Gauge Herald, Dec 1986, pg14

Supplemental Part:

AC&F Roof Vents

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.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

coach

Doors:

1

Windows:

11/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS00

Additional IDs:

BD8200

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2001

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted, not lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

no

Supplemental Info:

LED Lights; DCC-controlled Lights

Supplemental Part:

Diaphragms

Supplemental Part:

Interior

Supplemental Part:

Roof Details

Supplemental Part:

Underbody Detailing Parts

Supplemental Part:

Interior Seats, Armrests, Section Partitions

Notes:

Part of a 4-car set. This is the silver version. An additional car was available separately. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

coach

Doors:

1

Windows:

11/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS00C

Additional IDs:

BD8200C

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2003

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted, not lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

no

Supplemental Info:

LED Lights; DCC-controlled Lights

Supplemental Part:

Diaphragms

Supplemental Part:

Interior

Supplemental Part:

Roof Details

Supplemental Part:

Underbody Detailing Parts

Supplemental Part:

Interior Seats, Armrests, Section Partitions

Notes:

Part of a 4-car set. This is the chrome version. An additional car was available separately. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.