Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
(undecorated)
Manufacturer:
American Models (click for web site)
Manufacturer ID:
HW8000
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1995
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted, not lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Part of a 5-car set. Tuscan body color.
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
(undecorated)
Manufacturer:
American Models
Manufacturer ID:
HW8013
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1992
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted, not lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Part of a 5-car set. Pullman green body color.
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
(undecorated)
Manufacturer:
S-Helper Service
Factory:
American Models
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1992
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted, not lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Notes:
These undecorated cars were factory-painted Pullman green.
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
65'
Road Name:
(undecorated)
Manufacturer:
Scenery Unlimited
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1988
Product Type:
resin kit
Finish:
unpainted
Wheels:
not included
Couplers:
not included
Decals:
not included
Lighted:
no
Notes:
Early production runs had a wooden roof, but they were later replaced with a resin version. The kit builds the body and the basic frame. It includes a few details.
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe (ATSF)
Manufacturer:
American Models (click for web site)
Manufacturer ID:
HW8006
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1995
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Part of a 5-car set.
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
Baltimore & Ohio (B&O)
Manufacturer:
American Models
Manufacturer ID:
HW8001
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1995
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Part of a 5-car set.
Bill Lane's second train has this car in it
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
Baltimore & Ohio (B&O)
Manufacturer:
S-Helper Service
Factory:
American Models
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1992
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
82'
Road Name:
Canadian National Railway (CN)
Manufacturer:
American Models (click for web site)
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1992
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Part of a 4-car set.
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
Canadian National Railway (CN)
Manufacturer:
S-Helper Service
Factory:
American Models
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1992
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR)
Manufacturer:
S-Helper Service
Factory:
American Models
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1992
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
Central Railroad of New Jersey (CNJ)
Manufacturer:
American Models (click for web site)
Manufacturer ID:
HW8017
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
2005
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Part of a 5-car set.
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
Central Railroad of New Jersey (CNJ)
Manufacturer:
S-Helper Service
Factory:
American Models
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1992
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
Central Railroad of New Jersey (CNJ)
Notes:
This model is based on the ARA MB (CNJ 365-74).
Manufacturer:
Train Stuff
Manufacturer ID:
24950
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1977
Product Type:
wood, resin, and metal kit
Finish:
unpainted
Wheels:
not included
Couplers:
not included
Decals:
not included
Lighted:
no
Product Notes:
Notes:
Warning: the sides tend to warp, so it is best to store them such that they maintain their flatness, until you are ready to build them. The resin may turn brittle with age.
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O)
Manufacturer:
American Models (click for web site)
Manufacturer ID:
HW8016
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1992
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Part of a 5-car set.
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O)
Manufacturer:
S-Helper Service
Factory:
American Models
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1992
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
Chicago & North Western (CNW)
Manufacturer:
American Models (click for web site)
Manufacturer ID:
HW8008
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1995
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Part of a 5-car set.
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
Chicago & North Western (CNW)
Manufacturer:
S-Helper Service
Factory:
American Models
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1992
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western (DL&W)
Manufacturer:
American Models (click for web site)
Manufacturer ID:
HW8019
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
2010
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Part of a 5-car set.
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western (DL&W)
Manufacturer:
S-Helper Service
Factory:
American Models
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1992
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
Denver & Rio Grande Western (D&RGW)
Manufacturer:
American Models (click for web site)
Manufacturer ID:
HW8007
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1995
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Part of a 5-car set.
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
Denver & Rio Grande Western (D&RGW)
Manufacturer:
S-Helper Service
Factory:
American Models
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1992
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
Erie Railroad (ERIE)
Manufacturer:
S-Helper Service
Factory:
American Models
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1992
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Manufacturer:
Pullman
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
fantasy: TCA
Road Number(s):
2006
Car Name:
City of San Antonio
Manufacturer:
American Models
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
2006
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
This was a special commission for the 2006 convention of the Train Collectors Association.
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
Great Northern (GN)
Manufacturer:
S-Helper Service
Factory:
American Models
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1992
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
Gulf, Mobile & Ohio (GMO)
Manufacturer:
S-Helper Service
Factory:
American Models
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1992
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
Milwaukee Road (MILW)
Manufacturer:
American Models (click for web site)
Manufacturer ID:
HW8011
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1992
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Part of a 5-car set.
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
Milwaukee Road (MILW)
Manufacturer:
S-Helper Service
Factory:
American Models
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1992
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
Missouri Kansas Texas (MKT)
Road Number(s):
234
Manufacturer:
American Models (click for web site)
Manufacturer ID:
HW8020
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
2012
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Part of a 5-car set.
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
Missouri Pacific (MP)
Manufacturer:
S-Helper Service
Factory:
American Models
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1992
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
New York Central (NYC)
Manufacturer:
American Models (click for web site)
Manufacturer ID:
HW8005
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1995
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Part of a 5-car set. Two-tone gray paint scheme.
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
New York Central (NYC)
Manufacturer:
S-Helper Service
Factory:
American Models
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1992
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Notes:
Two-tone gray paint scheme.
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
New York Central (NYC)
Manufacturer:
S-Helper Service
Factory:
American Models
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1992
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Notes:
Green paint scheme. Available in 5-car set only.
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
New York, New Haven & Hartford (NH)
Manufacturer:
American Models (click for web site)
Manufacturer ID:
HW8004
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1995
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Part of a 5-car set.
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
New York, New Haven & Hartford (NH)
Manufacturer:
American Models (click for web site)
Manufacturer ID:
HW8018
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
2005
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Part of a 5-car set. Pullman green.
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
New York, New Haven & Hartford (NH)
Manufacturer:
S-Helper Service
Factory:
American Models
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1992
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)
Manufacturer:
American Models (click for web site)
Manufacturer ID:
HW8010
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1995
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Part of a 5-car set. Pullman Green.
Running in a train pulled by a GG-1
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)
Manufacturer:
S-Helper Service
Factory:
American Models
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1992
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)
Road Number(s):
1620
Manufacturer:
American Models (click for web site)
Manufacturer ID:
HW8009
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1995
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Part of a 5-car set. Tuscan red.
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
Pullman
Manufacturer:
American Models (click for web site)
Manufacturer ID:
HW8014
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1992
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Part of a 5-car set. Pullman-green body color.
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
Pullman
Manufacturer:
S-Helper Service
Factory:
American Models
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1992
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Notes:
Pullman-green body color.
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
Pullman
Manufacturer:
S-Helper Service
Factory:
American Models
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1992
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Notes:
Tuscan body color.
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
Reading (RDG)
Manufacturer:
American Models
Manufacturer ID:
HW8023
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
2021
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Part of a 5-car set.
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
Southern Pacific (SP)
Manufacturer:
American Models
Manufacturer ID:
HW8012
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1995
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Part of a 5-car set. Orange/red paint scheme.
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
Southern Pacific (SP)
Manufacturer:
American Models
Manufacturer ID:
HW8015
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1992
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Part of a 5-car set. Grey paint scheme.
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
Southern Pacific (SP)
Manufacturer:
S-Helper Service
Factory:
American Models
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1992
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
Southern Railway (SOU)
Manufacturer:
American Models (click for web site)
Manufacturer ID:
HW8002
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1992
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Part of a 5-car "Crescent Limited" set.
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
Southern Railway (SOU)
Manufacturer:
American Models (click for web site)
Manufacturer ID:
HW8002X
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
2017
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Part of a 5-car set.
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
Southern Railway (SOU)
Road Number(s):
42
Manufacturer:
S-Helper Service
Factory:
American Models
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1992
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
St. Louis-San Francisco (SLSF)
Manufacturer:
American Models (click for web site)
Manufacturer ID:
HWFM
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
2021
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Part of a 5-car set.
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
Union Pacific (UP)
Manufacturer:
American Models (click for web site)
Manufacturer ID:
HW8003
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1995
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Part of a 5-car set.
Era:
heavyweight
Car Type:
railway post office
Doors:
2
Windows:
3
Length:
70'
Road Name:
Union Pacific (UP)
Manufacturer:
S-Helper Service
Factory:
American Models
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1992
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Lighted:
yes
Product Notes:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part: