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

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Pullman

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

sleeper

Configuration:

roomette

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Length:

85'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Chester Industrial Arts

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1950

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

not included

Couplers:

not included

Lighted:

no

Product Notes:

view page

Supplemental Part:

Roof Details

Supplemental Part:

Sleeper Compartment Restroom Details

Supplemental Part:

Underbody Detailing Parts

Supplemental Part:

Interior Seats, Armrests, Section Partitions

Supplemental Part:

Archer Transfer 3D resin rivets

Supplemental Part:

Archer Transfer 3D resin rivets #2

Notes:

The model's frame and roof was made out of wood, and the corrugated sides and (the crude) ends were made out of unfinished, shiny aluminum. The included sponge-rubber diaphragms deteriorated over time. The "glass" was made out of celluloid, which yellows over time. The skirting wheel cut-outs were long to accommodate 6-wheel trucks.

Dick Karnes installed Enhorning trucks, homemade full-width diaphragms, hand grabs, and a cardstock letterboard. Decals were by Champion.

Train Pulling Chester Cars

Carey Williams Runs Several Cars (see also 10-minute mark)

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

sleeper

Configuration:

roomette

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Length:

85'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

J-C Models

Manufacturer ID:

S-100

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1977

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

not included

Couplers:

not included

Lighted:

no

Supplemental Part:

Roof Details

Supplemental Part:

Sleeper Compartment Restroom Details

Supplemental Part:

Underbody Detailing Parts

Supplemental Part:

Interior Seats, Armrests, Section Partitions

Notes:

Corrugated-side version. Roof and floor were made of wood. These were upgraded Chester Industrial Arts kits (cast-metal ends, roof and underbody details).

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

sleeper

Configuration:

roomette

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Length:

85'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

J-C Models

Manufacturer ID:

S-100-S

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1977

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

not included

Couplers:

not included

Lighted:

no

Supplemental Part:

Roof Details

Supplemental Part:

Sleeper Compartment Restroom Details

Supplemental Part:

Underbody Detailing Parts

Supplemental Part:

Interior Seats, Armrests, Section Partitions

Notes:

Smooth-sided version. Roof and floor were made of wood. These were upgraded Chester Industrial Arts kits (cast-metal ends, roof and underbody details).

Shows the metal sides and wooden floor and roof, including wire for grab irons.

Roof and underbody details that J-C Models added to the kit.

This photo shows the cast-metal ends that J-C Models provided over the stamped blanks that Chester provided. Also shown are the doors and one page of the instructions.

The second instructions sheet.

An example of an installed end.