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American Models Union Pacific (UP) 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:

Union Pacific (UP)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

HA8006

Additional IDs:

HA8206

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1984

Product Type:

plastic kit

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

no

Product Review:

S Gauge Herald, Dec 1986, pg14

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Notes:

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


 (image copyright © American Models)
A scan from their 1984 ad.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

coach

Doors:

1

Windows:

11/10

Length:

74'

Road Name:

Union Pacific (UP)

Road Number(s):

5527

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS03

Additional IDs:

BD8203, BD????

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2000

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

no

Supplemental Info:

Online Article:

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Notes:

One car was part of a 4-car set, and two additional cars were available separately. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.


(image copyright © Ken Garber; used by permission)

(image copyright © American Models)

(image copyright © American Models)

 (image copyright © Fred Schlegel; used by permission)
Showing the entire set, plus one extra coach.
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