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Tomalco Denver & Rio Grande Western (D&RGW) Old-style Combine (Baggage/Coach) Passenger Cars

Prototype Info

Era:

old-style

Car Type:

combine (baggage/coach)

Length:

44'

Road Name:

Denver & Rio Grande Western (D&RGW)

Road Number(s):

212

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Tomalco

Manufacturer ID:

Sn3-6

Gauge:

Sn3

Product Type:

wood | resin & metal kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

not included

Couplers:

not included

Decals:

included

Lighted:

no

Notes:

Original versions of this kit used wood, but the later owners of the company switched to cast resin. The kit had enough parts in it to build it as either a combine or a simple coach.

Prototype Info

Era:

old-style

Car Type:

combine (baggage/coach)

Doors:

1

Windows:

7

Road Name:

Denver & Rio Grande Western (D&RGW)

Road Number(s):

210

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Tomalco

Manufacturer ID:

Sn3-15

Gauge:

Sn3

Introduced:

1993

Product Type:

resin & metal kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

not included

Couplers:

not included

Decals:

not included

Lighted:

no

Notes:

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 © Dave Heine; used by permission)
Dave Heine decorated his model for his railroad.

Prototype Info

Era:

old-style

Car Type:

combine (baggage/coach)

Doors:

1

Windows:

4

Road Name:

Denver & Rio Grande Western (D&RGW)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Tomalco

Manufacturer ID:

Sn3-16

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)
Bob Hogan's model is an example of the Turner version.

(image copyright © Tomalco)
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