Passenger Cars: Doors: 1 Windows: 10 - Lightweight Sleeper 18-Roomette

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These came with the Nixon Model Co's sprung soft-metal truck kits and wheelsets. These cars were originally Midgage Models (1947), later taken over by Sylvania Models (1950), and then Branch Line Hobby Supply (1960), which used the "Branch Line Models" brand name.

The model shown has been extensively detailed by Dick Karnes. The original door, with a window in line with the rest of the car windows and delineated simply by vertical scribe marks, was cut out and replaced with styrene doors of the correct configuration. All the roof vents are handmade, as are the working diaphragms. Hand grabs, strap steps, and end railings were added. Trucks are American Models Commonwealth with B.T.S. brass details. Couplers are San Juan Car Shops "Evolutions".

A scan from the company's catalog.

Karl Johnson received this model second-hand, and it appears to have AF wheels under it even though it is the full length of the "scale" model.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Pullman

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

sleeper

Configuration:

18-roomette

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Builder Number:

4068E/H

Length:

80'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Notes:

The "E" car has 17 roomettes and one section (for the porter), and only used on the NYC's 20th Century Limited. The "H" had 18 sections all for passengers, and used in general passenger service. The window arrangement is the same for both plans.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Midgage Models

Manufacturer ID:

I-203

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1947

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

scale

Couplers:

not included

Decals:

not included

Lighted:

no

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Roof Details

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Notes:

These came with the Nixon Model Co's sprung soft-metal truck kits and wheelsets.

The model shown has been extensively detailed by Dick Karnes. The original door, with a window in line with the rest of the car windows and delineated simply by vertical scribe marks, was cut out and replaced with styrene doors of the correct configuration. All the roof vents are handmade, as are the working diaphragms. Hand grabs, strap steps, and end railings were added. Trucks are American Models Commonwealth with B.T.S. brass details. Couplers are San Juan Car Shops "Evolutions".

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Pullman

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

sleeper

Configuration:

18-roomette

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Builder Number:

4068E/H

Length:

80'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Notes:

The "E" car has 17 roomettes and one section (for the porter), and only used on the NYC's 20th Century Limited. The "H" had 18 sections all for passengers, and used in general passenger service. The window arrangement is the same for both plans.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Sylvania Models

Manufacturer ID:

I-203

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1950

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

scale

Couplers:

not included

Decals:

not included

Lighted:

no

Product Notes:

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Roof Details

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Notes:

These came with the Nixon Model Co's sprung soft-metal truck kits and wheelsets. These were a continuation of the Midgage Models kits.

The model shown has been extensively detailed by Dick Karnes. The original door, with a window in line with the rest of the car windows and delineated simply by vertical scribe marks, was cut out and replaced with styrene doors of the correct configuration. All the roof vents are handmade, as are the working diaphragms. Hand grabs, strap steps, and end railings were added. Trucks are American Models Commonwealth with B.T.S. brass details. Couplers are San Juan Car Shops "Evolutions".

Bill Morris

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Pullman-Standard

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

sleeper

Configuration:

18-roomette

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Builder Number:

4068D/E/H/J

Year:

1958 (built 1938)

Road Name:

Canadian National Railway (CN)

Car Name:

City of ...

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Union Station Products (click for web site)

Gauge:

S

Product Type:

styrene sides (laser-cut; requires donor car)

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

not included

Couplers:

not included

Decals:

not included

Lighted:

no

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Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Pullman-Standard

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

sleeper

Configuration:

18-roomette

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Builder Number:

4068A

Year:

1947

Road Name:

Chicago & North Western (CNW)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Union Station Products (click for web site)

Gauge:

S

Product Type:

styrene sides (laser-cut; requires donor car)

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

not included

Couplers:

not included

Decals:

not included

Lighted:

no

Product Notes:

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Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Pullman-Standard

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

sleeper

Configuration:

18-roomette

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Builder Number:

4068K

Year:

1942

Road Name:

Illinois Central (IC)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Union Station Products (click for web site)

Gauge:

S

Product Type:

styrene sides (laser-cut; requires donor car)

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

not included

Couplers:

not included

Decals:

not included

Lighted:

no

Product Notes:

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Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Pullman-Standard

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

sleeper

Configuration:

18-roomette

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Builder Number:

4068D/E/H/J

Year:

1938

Road Name:

New York Central (NYC)

Car Name:

City of ...

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Union Station Products (click for web site)

Gauge:

S

Product Type:

styrene sides (laser-cut; requires donor car)

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

not included

Couplers:

not included

Decals:

not included

Lighted:

no

Product Notes:

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Dick Karnes used an American Models body core.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Pullman-Standard

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

sleeper

Configuration:

18-roomette

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Builder Number:

4068D/E/H/J

Year:

1938

Road Name:

Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)

Car Name:

City of ...

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Union Station Products (click for web site)

Gauge:

S

Product Type:

styrene sides (laser-cut; requires donor car)

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

not included

Couplers:

not included

Decals:

not included

Lighted:

no

Product Notes:

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Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Pullman-Standard

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

sleeper

Configuration:

18-roomette

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Builder Number:

4068A

Year:

1937

Road Name:

Union Pacific (UP)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Union Station Products (click for web site)

Gauge:

S

Product Type:

styrene sides (laser-cut; requires donor car)

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

not included

Couplers:

not included

Decals:

not included

Lighted:

no

Product Notes:

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